Luminous atmospheric reentry in Cotes-d'Armor

Summary

On September 24, 2004, a witness in Cotes-d'Armor observed an unusual aerial event from their garden. At around 7:30 AM, they saw a luminous ball that appeared to fall, followed by a blue trail. The event was noticed by several witnesses and later confirmed by local media. Initially striking due to its rarity, it was soon identified as the atmospheric reentry of a meteor. Although such phenomena are relatively common, they often go unnoticed by most people. In this case, the detailed description and multiple testimonies allowed for a quick classification by experts.