Mysterious light in the French sky

Summary

On December 15, 2013, a witness in France observed an orange glowing point in the sky. The object was larger than an airplane, silent, and motionless. After a few minutes, it quickly moved away in an ascending trajectory. The GEIPAN analyzed several possible explanations, such as an airplane seen head-on or a Thai lantern. However, none of these options perfectly matched the witness's description. Multiple aircraft were recorded in the area, but the data did not allow a clear correlation with the observation. The possibility of a solar reflection on a weather balloon or an Iridium satellite was also considered, but these explanations did not fully align with the report. Ultimately, the case was classified as "C" due to the lack of conclusive information.