Unusual Light Phenomenon in Corsica

Summary

On August 20, 2011, divers in the Bastia region of Corsica observed an unusual luminous phenomenon in the sky. While in the sun, they saw for five minutes a bright object that remained stationary, suddenly disappeared, and then reappeared with a different shape, accompanied by a small light on its right side. The object eventually vanished completely. Although the witnesses could not identify the object, the GEIPAN concluded that it was likely a series of airplanes reflecting sunlight or with landing lights oriented toward them. The case is classified as "B," indicating a probable observation of airplanes.