ALBIAS (82) 17.01.2009

Summary

A witness in France reported two unexplained phenomena on the same night. The first, at 0:30 AM, likely corresponds to the observation of the Moon in a waning gibbous phase, described as a "half-circle of orange color on the horizon." Although the witness didn't recognize it, astronomical data align with the Moon's position and appearance at that time. The second phenomenon, observed at 1:23 AM, was independent and showed characteristics similar to a flying lantern, an object that moves slowly and emits light. Despite the lack of clear explanation for both events from the witness, investigators concluded one was the Moon and the other likely a known UFO-like object.