White light in Wissembourg in 2016

Summary

On the early morning of August 9, 2016, a witness in Wissembourg (France) observed two white lights moving in circular and linear patterns above the clouds. The lights appeared to come from above and disappeared suddenly. Although the testimony was singular, investigators considered the possibility of a skytracer, a device that projects lights from the ground reflected in the atmosphere. The characteristics of the observation, such as repetitive and fast movements, matched this phenomenon. Additionally, the cloudy weather favored such an optical illusion. However, the witness argued that the light seemed to come from the sky, not the ground, complicating the explanation.

Investigators also looked for night events in the area and found that a festival called Acropole Open Air took place near the observation location. Although the use of skytracers at this event was not confirmed, the proximity and the description of the phenomenon suggest a connection. Ultimately, the case was classified as "B," meaning a probable misperception with a skytracer. Despite the witness's doubts, the conditions and description support this hypothesis, although it cannot be affirmed with certainty.