Yellow Light Ball in Saint-Jean-de-Monts

Summary

On August 5, 2010, a witness in Saint-Jean-de-Monts spotted a yellow glowing ball moving slowly from north to south. The report, though brief, describes a luminous object traveling in a straight line—an unusual but not unheard-of occurrence. However, the lack of precise details about its size, exact direction, and other key elements reduces the reliability of the account.

The C classification by GEIPAN reflects this lack of clear information. While a large satellite is considered a plausible explanation, there is no conclusive evidence. This case, like many others, highlights the difficulty of distinguishing between conventional aerial objects and unexplained phenomena without more precise data.