Bright light in the sky of La Tremblade

Summary

A witness reported a prolonged observation of a white light in the clear sky, occasionally flashing with blue tones. No sound was heard, and no other witnesses were found. This repeated observation of a very bright point near the southwest at dusk matches the characteristics of Venus, which was particularly visible at that time of year. The variability in brightness is likely due to atmospheric conditions, possibly influenced by the proximity to the ocean. The reported directions align with the position of Venus, although there are some inconsistencies. The witness estimated an elevation of about 45 degrees, while Venus was around 10 degrees. Additionally, the witness noted a noticeable movement of the phenomenon, which could be due to the lack of precise references during the observation and multiple viewing locations. The report also mentions that the witness referred to the moon, which was not visible that night, but clarified in a separate message that he had seen the moon on November 19. The GEIPAN classified this case as "B", meaning a likely observation of Venus.