Tart-le-Bas 2013, Venus observation in the sky

Summary

On December 8, 2013, several people in Tart-le-Bas (Côte-d'Or) observed a bright, spherical phenomenon in the southwest sky. The object appeared stationary for several hours, sparking curiosity among witnesses. The observation lasted from around 5:15 PM until about 8:00 PM. After analysis, it was determined that the phenomenon was not a UFO, but the planet Venus, which was particularly bright at that time of year. Ideal weather conditions contributed to the striking nature of the event. The case was classified as "A," meaning a normal astronomical observation.