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UFO in Amiens in 2016

UFO in Amiens in 2016
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Summary

On August 6, 2016, a couple in Amiens observed four bright points in the sky. The objects appeared in the south-southwest above a nearby building and moved in formation without making noise. They ascended together in a straight line before disappearing. The observation lasted only 2 or 3 seconds, and only one testimony was collected. Although the phenomenon did not fit conventional explanations like laser displays or naturally glowing insects, it also did not match other known cases. The brevity of the event and lack of precise details made it hard to classify.

The GEIPAN, the French organization responsible for investigating unexplained phenomena, concluded there was not enough reliable information to determine what was seen. Although other witnesses were present, only one provided details, and the testimony lacked precision, such as the apparent size of the objects. The sky was clear, ruling out artificial displays, but no typical meteorite trails were observed. In the end, the case was classified as "C", meaning insufficient information for a conclusive assessment.