Fireball and trails in the sky of Les Car

Summary

On November 6, 2013, several people in Les Car (France) observed a fireball in the sky followed by oblique orange trails. A witness filmed the event, though only one testimony was collected. The GEIPAN concluded that these were trails from distant aircraft illuminated by the sun below the horizon. The video and flight data confirmed this explanation. Exceptional weather conditions made the phenomenon particularly striking. Despite its unusual appearance, it was classified as a "A" case, meaning a conventional phenomenon.