SAINT-JUST-EN-CHAUSSEE (60) 12.05.2012

In the case dated 12 May 2012 at Saint-Just-en-Chaussée (60), a witness saw a large disk-like point emitting intense white light. It moved very rapidly northwest to southeast along a straight path at apparently constant altitude, crossing the sky in 8–10 seconds. GEIPAN finds this characteristic of atmospheric entry by satellite debris or, more likely, a meteoroid—the source also uses meteorite in parentheses—producing a spectacular fireball. BOAM did not record this particular event but reported many similar ones that night. Several meteor showers were active, especially the Eta Aquariids, described as the strongest at that time of year. GEIPAN classifies the case B: probable fireball from a natural atmospheric entry.