UFO in Bouzonville 1997

Summary

In September 1997, a witness in Bouzonville observed a bright object near the moon. The witness, from their balcony, recorded the phenomenon and noticed the object moving quickly, even appearing to circle the Moon. The observation occurred twice, at 22:00 and 22:30, in the same location. Despite the recording, no copy was sent to the GEIPAN for analysis. The case was classified as type C in 1997, but with new analysis methods, the GEIPAN reevaluated the classification. The object description was very detailed, but matched characteristics of Jupiter, which was visible in the sky. The observed movement could be due to the camera, not the object. The witness did not mention Jupiter, suggesting a possible confusion. The case was reclassified as PAN A, attributed to a misinterpretation of a known astronomical phenomenon.