White Ball Seen in Saint-Remeze

Summary

On March 25, 2009, two hikers in Saint-Remeze (Ardèche) observed a large white ball moving at low altitude. The object disappeared behind the mountain range known as the Dent de Rez. One of the witnesses, in a letter dated April 3, 2009, clarified that the photo he took showed a traffic ball, but he claimed to have seen something else. He speculated it could have been Venus, which was near the horizon that day. However, no precise measurements of the object's movement were made, making it difficult to confirm whether it was a celestial phenomenon or something else.

The case was classified by the GEIPAN as "C," indicating that a conventional explanation cannot be ruled out, but neither can the possibility of an unidentified phenomenon. The lack of precise information about the exact observation point further complicates the analysis. Despite the brief sighting, the direct testimony and the photograph provide elements that keep the investigation open.