Yellow Light in Didenheim (France)

Summary

A witness in Didenheim observed a yellow light moving slowly across the horizon. On July 5, 2015, at 10:30 PM, he saw a bright point approaching through his window. When he went out to his terrace, the object changed direction and disappeared quickly. The witness recorded the event, showing streetlights and the movement of the light. No other witnesses were reported. The light resembled an airplane preparing to land. The disappearance was explained by the plane changing course, no longer facing the observer.

The witness was located 20 km from the busy Basel-Mulhouse airport. Although the GEIPAN could not identify the specific aircraft involved, the case was classified as "B," indicating a probable observation of an airplane landing. The wind was blowing from the southwest, according to weather reports.