UFO mistaken for Jupiter and a satellite

Summary

Two people were camping at the Puy-de-Tourettes when they noticed a bright point in the sky that intrigued them. They described a luminous object, the size of a large star, moving in an unusual way. Although they took photos, these were of little use due to camera shake. The GEIPAN report concluded that it was likely a misidentification of the planet Jupiter, which was clearly visible in the sky. Additionally, the witnesses had previously observed a satellite, which may have led to confusion when combining both experiences. Several details support this explanation: the object's description, its apparent movement during the night, and its position match those of Jupiter.

The witness made an error by thinking Jupiter wasn't visible before 21:30, ignoring that the mountain conditions were ideal for observation. Moreover, the irregular movements of the object could be attributed to an optical illusion caused by involuntary eye movements. Despite the consistency of the testimony and the photos, the case was classified as B, indicating a strong likelihood of confusion with a satellite and Jupiter. The lack of precision in the testimony makes it difficult to identify the exact satellite, but several passed through the area at that time.