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Sighting in Corcieux, January 15, 1993

Vosges, Grand Est, France

Sighting on January 15, 1993 in Corcieux (Vosges, France). GEIPAN considers the phenomenon probably identified (class B).

What happened

Several witnesses noticed a very bright luminous object. It moved slowly along a straight path. The source does not give the time, the duration, the weather or the direction of travel.

The GEIPAN investigation concluded that the object was most likely the planet Venus, seen under particular conditions. The case was classified B, meaning probably identified.

Account rewritten by SkyUnknown from the investigation report published by GEIPAN (CNES). The original text and case documents are on the official record.

Date
January 15, 1993
Location
Corcieux · town centre
Type of sighting
From the ground
Source classification
B

Sources

Summary written by SkyUnknown from the facts published by the source.