Saint-Pabu 2015, A luminous point in the sky

Summary

On May 26, 2015, a witness in Saint-Pabu (France) observed a luminous point in the sky that caught their attention due to its changing colors and circular movement. The object, less bright than Venus, displayed green, red, and yellow hues and remained static in the sky. Although the witness took a photo, the resulting image showed a blurry red trace, typical of camera shake. The description of the event is vague, with an hour likely incorrect and an imprecise direction. However, the GEIPAN concluded that it was probably the star Capella, whose behavior can be explained by atmospheric effects such as twinkling.

Weather conditions were favorable, with a mostly clear sky and a north wind. Despite this, the witness perceived an unusual phenomenon, suggesting that visual perception can be misleading, especially when there are color and movement variations. The case was classified as "B," indicating a plausible explanation, though not fully confirmed.