UFO seen near the Moon in Essonne

Summary

A GEIPAN case from France describes the observation of a white, oval-shaped object near the Moon on December 5, 2003. The witness, who was on the phone with a friend, saw a stationary object that appeared to be the same size and color as the Moon. The light disappeared quickly, and the event lasted between 15 and 20 seconds. Due to the short duration, lack of photographs, single witness, and inconsistencies in the Moon's reported position, investigators concluded it was likely an atmospheric optical phenomenon known as a paraselene. Additionally, the delayed testimony, nearly ten years later, likely introduced memory errors regarding the starry sky and Moon's position.

The case was classified as B by the GEIPAN, indicating a low consistency observation. Although the witness described a clear experience, the limited information and delayed report make it difficult to confirm the object's nature. Investigators suggest it could have been a common atmospheric phenomenon, though a non-conventional explanation cannot be entirely ruled out. This case highlights the complexity of analyzing UFO sightings with limited data and delayed testimonies.