UFO in France, Perles-et-Castelet Case 2014

Summary

On July 19, 2014, a group of people was stargazing in the mountains when one of them noticed a flickering light. According to the witness, other luminous points appeared and moved strangely, even merging together. Although the other observers couldn't be interviewed, the GEIPAN report notes that the described features—such as a point-like shape, white color, linear trajectories, and erratic movements—are typical of satellites visible at night.

The case was classified as "B," indicating a likely satellite observation. The report also mentions that the witness might have been affected by a physiological phenomenon called micro-nystagmus, which occurs when observing bright objects in darkness. This effect can make moving objects appear to zigzag or stop, even though they are moving smoothly. Ideal satellite-viewing conditions, such as no moonlight and low light pollution, also support this explanation.