UFO seen in Barjac in 1985

Summary

In October 1985, two witnesses in Barjac, France, observed an unusual aerial phenomenon. At 7:15 AM, they saw a bright circular object fixed in the sky, initially resembling a star. One of the witnesses, using binoculars, noticed the object flattening into a cigar-like shape. From one of its ends, a luminous point detached and moved slowly, leaving behind bright turbulence. After two to three minutes, the phenomenon returned to its original shape. At 7:40 AM, clouds permanently obscured the object, and no further information was collected about the incident.

This case was classified as "C" by the GEIPAN, indicating no conventional explanation was found for the phenomenon. Despite the relatively long duration of the observation, the lack of additional information and the direct visual testimony using binoculars add an intriguing element to the case. The sequence of transformations described goes beyond what would be expected from conventional objects, such as airplanes or satellites, keeping the mystery of what was actually observed that day in the sky over Barjac open.