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Sighting in Corgnac-sur-l'Isle, November 16, 1995

Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Sighting on November 16, 1995 in Corgnac-sur-l'Isle (Dordogne, France). GEIPAN considers the phenomenon probably identified (class B).

What happened

At around 5:45 p.m., a witness saw a very bright white ball for just two to three seconds. A red trail followed it, and then the object disappeared. The source gives no apparent size, direction or weather conditions, and mentions no other witnesses or physical evidence.

The GEIPAN investigation concluded that this was most likely an atmospheric re-entry. 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
November 16, 1995
Location
Corgnac-sur-l'Isle · town centre
Type of sighting
From the ground
Source classification
B

Sources

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