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ISS observation in Gard 2013

ISS observation in Gard 2013
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Summary

On June 5, 2013, a witness observed a bright orange phenomenon moving across a clear sky from west to northeast. The object was filmed with a mobile phone. Although the observer described changes in direction, this was due to the actual curved trajectory of the ISS, which the witness interpreted as a series of straight lines. The brightness of the station decreased gradually, which the observer interpreted as a distance increase. Despite the shaky video recording, the analysis confirms that the phenomenon was the ISS.

The "A" classification indicates no unexplained elements. The ISS is a known and visible object, especially in dark skies. If another phenomenon had appeared, the witness would have noticed and described it. This case, although initially intriguing, is resolved with a clear and verifiable astronomical explanation.