Choisy-le-Roi 2012, Cylindrical Object in the Sky

Summary

On May 21, 2012 at 22:12, a driver in Choisy-le-Roi (France) observed a strange phenomenon while waiting at a red light. He noticed a cylindrical object resembling an icon with its tip pointing toward the ground. After stopping his car, he saw the object was stationary, emitting bright light from small portholes, surrounded by an orange glowing sphere. The object then changed shape into an inverted V, turned white, and ascended rapidly into the clouds before disappearing. The observation lasted 15 seconds. The testimony is detailed but comes from a single witness with no photos, raising questions about why no one else in the city noticed the event.

The GEIPAN classified the case as D1, indicating the object has no clear explanation. Although a festive balloon was considered, the object's characteristics don't fit that hypothesis. The detailed description, along with the shape and color change, suggests something unusual. However, the lack of other witnesses in an urban area leaves the case enigmatic. This document highlights the difficulty researchers face in finding a conventional explanation for this aerial phenomenon.