Luminous object sighting in Dordogne

Summary

On November 13, 1997, at 7:30 PM, a witness observed a luminous phenomenon moving rapidly toward Earth for a few seconds. The object emitted an orange light and was silent. Although the witness could not clearly identify it, the description suggests an atmospheric entry. Other witnesses also reported seeing the same phenomenon, supporting the hypothesis of a natural event. The case was classified as category B by the GEIPAN, indicating no conventional explanation was found.