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Sighting in Coulange sur Yonne, October 15, 1995

Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Sighting on October 15, 1995 in Coulange sur Yonne (Yonne, France). GEIPAN considers the phenomenon probably identified (class B).

What happened

At about 6:30 p.m., two witnesses in two different places each saw a luminous sphere trailing a streak for a few seconds. It appeared to be falling. No sound was heard.

The GEIPAN investigation concluded that this was probably 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
October 15, 1995
Location
Coulange sur Yonne · town centre
Type of sighting
From the ground
Source classification
B

Sources

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