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• CAUFFRY (60) 29.09.2016

  2016-09-29 · CAUFFRY (60), Picardie, FR · CE1

  A witness saw a silent rotating blade-like light for 50–55 minutes; a laser display reflecting on cloud or rain is considered probable (B).

• CHATEAUNEUF-DE-GALAURE (26) 02.09.2016

  2016-09-02 · CHATEAUNEUF-DE-GALAURE (26), Rhône-Alpes, FR · CE1

  A bright white ball near the horizon was identified as Sirius. Its apparent extinction could have resulted from cloud or landscape obstruction while the witness fetched a friend; class A.

• MARDIE (45) 28.08.2016

  2016-08-28 · MARDIE (45), Centre, FR · CE1

  Repeated orange lights crossed silently south to north; very probably sky lanterns, class A.

• HAM (80) 26.08.2016

  2016-08-26 · HAM (80), Picardie, FR · CE1

  Three silent white discs formed a moving triangle for 4–5 seconds; sky lanterns are considered probable (B).

• MONETEAU (89) 26.08.2016

  2016-08-26 · MONETEAU (89), Bourgogne, FR · CE1

  A couple saw 3 orange lights in a triangle for about 5 seconds. GEIPAN considers sky lanterns probable, despite the witness's impression of a solid surface; classification B.

• NARCY (58) 23.08.2016

  2016-08-23 · NARCY (58), Bourgogne, FR · CE1

  A witness and roofer saw a silent bright object approach and turn; a windborne object, especially a child’s balloon, is considered probable (B).

• TERRASSON-LAVILLEDIEU (24) 23.08.2016

  2016-08-23 · TERRASSON-LAVILLEDIEU (24), Aquitaine, FR · CE1

  A family saw silent coloured lights, some flashing, move northwest with the wind; probable LED balloons, class B.

• CHECY (45) 23.08.2016

  2016-08-23 · CHECY (45), Centre, FR · CE1

  A father and son saw an orange flaming-looking sphere move east to west; very probably a sky lantern, class A.

• EMANVILLE (27) 22.08.2016

  2016-08-22 · EMANVILLE (27), Haute Normandie, FR · CE1

  Repeated colored-light sightings probably concern Capella, although the witness later favored Arcturus. Apparent movement is attributed to a perceptual illusion; classification B.

• PLOUHA (22) 22.08.2016

  2016-08-22 · PLOUHA (22), Bretagne, FR · CE1

  A dark elongated shape rotated slowly northeast; very probably a PLOUEZAILES paraglider, class A.

• VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER (06) 21.08.2016

  2016-08-21 · VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER (06), Provence Alpes Cote d'azur, FR · CE1

  A probable small meteor was followed by around 20 flashing lights. GEIPAN favors LED balloons carried inland from a possible boat release; classification B.

• PEIGNEY (52) 17.08.2016

  2016-08-17 · PEIGNEY (52), Champagne-Ardenne, FR · CE1

  A witness twice saw small lights moving around a central ground-level glow on the same hill. GEIPAN favoured a vehicle or campfire with people carrying lights; class B.

• SAINT-CAPRAIS-DE-BORDEAUX (33) 15.08.2016

  2016-08-15 · SAINT-CAPRAIS-DE-BORDEAUX (33), Aquitaine, FR · CE1

  A woman saw a low triangular arrangement of lights and heard a loud engine-like hum. GEIPAN identified an aircraft, although the specific flight could not be checked; class A.

• MONTPEZAT (30) 12.08.2016

  2016-08-12 · MONTPEZAT (30), Languedoc Roussillon, FR · CE1

  A couple saw an intense white light cross west to east with apparent slight zigzags. GEIPAN identifies the ISS; category A.

• WISSEMBOURG (67) 09.08.2016

  2016-08-09 · WISSEMBOURG (67), Alsace, FR · CE1

  Two white lights chased in circles and straight lines over clouds; probably a skytracer searchlight display, class B.

• JARCIEU (38) 07.08.2016

  2016-08-07 · JARCIEU (38), Rhône-Alpes, FR · CE1

  Two red-orange lights followed one another over Jarcieu for at most 30 seconds; probably sky lanterns (B), with conflicting reported and drawn directions.

• BOURG-LES-VALENCE (26) 06.08.2016

  2016-08-06 · BOURG-LES-VALENCE (26), Rhône-Alpes, FR · CE1

  Two women photographed a sunset light trail and a photo-only dark spot. The trail was an aircraft contrail; the spot was probably an insect. The claimed 11-minute stationary sighting included later searching, with actual viewing nearer 2–3 minutes. Classified A.

• SENTENAC-D'OUST (09) 30.07.2016

  2016-07-30 · SENTENAC-D'OUST (09), Midi-Pyrénées, FR · CE1

  An orange light stretched into an inverted L before fading; reconstruction identified the Moon seen through cloud gaps, class A.

• LYON (69) 28.07.2016

  2016-07-28 · LYON (69), Rhône-Alpes, FR · CE1

  A witness briefly saw silent yellow-white lights moving rapidly in a V formation and fading. GEIPAN considers sky lanterns probable; category B.

• RAMBERVILLERS (88) 25.07.2016

  2016-07-25 · RAMBERVILLERS (88), Lorraine, FR · CE1

  A sunlit, apparently spherical object with a ring moved rapidly and silently; identified as an airliner, category A. The source differs on the date.

• SAINTES (17) 13.07.2016

  2016-07-13 · SAINTES (17), Poitou-Charentes, FR · CE1

  A bright stationary light vanished after 30 seconds. GEIPAN identifies a celestial object, either Mars or Saturn, with possible cloud occlusion; classification A.

• INZINZAC-LOCHRIST (56) 09.07.2016

  2016-07-09 · INZINZAC-LOCHRIST (56), Bretagne, FR · CE1

  An orange disc became a dark cylinder after turning. GEIPAN favoured a sky lantern changing aspect and burning out, with motion matching the wind; class B.

• TREIZE-SEPTIERS (85) 03.07.2016

  2016-07-03 · TREIZE-SEPTIERS (85), Pays de la Loire, FR · CE1

  A witness saw bright coloured lights appear successively and seemingly approach. Images support a probable group of 3 sky lanterns; category B.

• GAGNY (93) 27.06.2016

  2016-06-27 · GAGNY (93), Ile-de-France, FR · CE1

  A rotating reflective object rose into clouds. GEIPAN strongly favors a Mylar novelty balloon 1–2 m long; classification A.

• LUTTENBACH-PRES-MUNSTER (68) 26.06.2016

  2016-06-26 · LUTTENBACH-PRES-MUNSTER (68), Alsace, FR · CE1

  A red-orange light moved slowly and silently for 1–2 minutes before trees hid it; sky lantern explanation, category B.

• MOUGINS (06) 25.06.2016

  2016-06-25 · MOUGINS (06), Provence Alpes Cote d'azur, FR · CE1

  Two people saw successive yellow-red lights shortly after midnight; inconsistent durations and missing direct evidence prevent identification, class C.

• TOULOUSE (31) 22.06.2016

  2016-06-22 · TOULOUSE (31), Midi-Pyrénées, FR · CE1

  A witness reported a fast red light after hearing a garden noise. The incomplete questionnaire and unavailable video prevent identification; category C.

• BLAGNAC (31) 14.06.2016

  2016-06-14 · BLAGNAC (31), Midi-Pyrénées, FR · CE1

  On June 14, 2016, at 10:35 p.m., a witness in a garden saw several orange luminous balls pass successively and silently before disappearing southeastward. Only one account was collected. GEIPAN considered their shape, colour, arrangement and motion consistent with released sky la

• SAINT-CORNEILLE (72) 06.06.2016

  2016-06-06 · SAINT-CORNEILLE (72), Pays de la Loire, FR · CE1

  A witness saw a cloud-like white light and trail that appeared as many objects through binoculars. Aircraft are possible, but unanswered follow-up prevents identification; category C.

• HYERES (83) 27.05.2016

  2016-05-27 · HYERES (83), Provence Alpes Cote d'azur, FR · CE1

  A stationary dark line from ground to sky was filmed at the Plage des Salins. GEIPAN identifies an aircraft contrail's volumetric shadow viewed edge-on; classification A.

• PINTERVILLE (27) 21.05.2016

  2016-05-21 · PINTERVILLE (27), Haute Normandie, FR · CE1

  Six orange lights moved north in a 1–4–1 arrangement, then disappeared. Appearance, weekend timing and wind supported sky lanterns; class B.

• LIEVIN (62) 15.05.2016

  2016-05-15 · LIEVIN (62), Nord-Pas-de-Calais, FR · CE1

  Four witnesses reported regularly spaced orange lights moving silently westward. GEIPAN considers sky lanterns probable; classification B.

• COURMES (06) 28.04.2016

  2016-04-28 · COURMES (06), Provence Alpes Cote d'azur, FR · CE1

  Two campers near Courmes saw a bright point on 28 April 2016. GEIPAN considers an initial satellite sighting combined with Jupiter very probable, class B.

• ERQUY (22) 20.04.2016

  2016-04-20 · ERQUY (22), Bretagne, FR · CE1

  A flash and white trail with a green end moving seaward were identified as a meteor. Category A.

• CENON (33) 19.04.2016

  2016-04-19 · CENON (33), Aquitaine, FR · CE1

  A faint white-orange ball crossed overhead silently in 5 seconds; probable sky lantern, category B.

• ROISSY-EN-FRANCE (95) 18.04.2016

  2016-04-18 · ROISSY-EN-FRANCE (95), Autre, FR · CE1

  Two Roissy-en-France witnesses saw rotating, flashing square objects on 18 April 2016. GEIPAN favours lightweight debris of unknown origin, class B, with differing durations and paths reported.

• GRAND-COURONNE (76) 17.04.2016

  2016-04-17 · GRAND-COURONNE (76), Haute Normandie, FR · CE1

  A Grand-Couronne couple watched a strongly twinkling light that later vanished. Sirius matches its position and setting behind a roof; ISS and Procyon alternatives were rejected. Classified A.

• LAGNIEU (01) 14.04.2016

  2016-04-14 · LAGNIEU (01), Rhône-Alpes, FR · CE1

  A farmer and his father photographed and filmed a stationary black ring that broke apart. Explosive testing at La Valbonne and light winds explain a persistent smoke ring. Classified A.

• PLOUESCAT (29) 03.04.2016

  2016-04-03 · PLOUESCAT (29), Bretagne, FR · CE1

  A witness photographed a bright light changing from blue to red over 35 minutes. Its position and movement match Sirius, while lantern motion would be too fast; category A.

• [A34] de NOVY-CHEVRIERES (08) vers CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES (08) 29.03.2016

  2016-03-29 · [A34] de NOVY-CHEVRIERES (08) vers CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES (08), Champagne-Ardenne, FR · CE1

  An A34 motorist saw a bright point become a dark aircraft-like shape apparently releasing material. GEIPAN identifies an A380 and intermittent contrails, class A; the source conflicts between 29 March 2016 and 2017.