Green glowing ball with tail in Montferrier-sur-Lez

Summary

On December 31, 1995, around 7:40 PM, a witness driving a car observed for 2 to 3 seconds a green glowing ball with a tail moving very quickly in the sky. The testimony describes a clear and bright light with a distinct trajectory due to its speed. Although the phenomenon was brief, the witness perceived it clearly. The description matches typical characteristics of an object entering Earth's atmosphere.

The GEIPAN classified the case as category B, suggesting a plausible explanation, likely related to a meteorite or a natural object entering the atmosphere. This type of event, while unusual, is not uncommon and is often unnoticed by most people. In this case, the detailed description from the witness allowed for a quick assessment by the investigators.