Unlit UFO observed in Orne in 2012

Summary

On February 2, 2012, at midnight, several people in Orne heard a loud noise and observed a dark mass moving slowly at low altitude across the sky without any illumination. The main witness described a powered flying object, though unlit, which caused some confusion. The investigation concluded it could be an unauthorized flight, such as a blimp, a ULM, or a helicopter, or possibly a military exercise.

This case was classified as "B" by the GEIPAN, indicating a probable observation of an unlit aircraft. Although an unexplained phenomenon was not ruled out, the most plausible explanation points to a conventional aerial vehicle not following standard visibility protocols.