Sighting in Lyon, May 5, 1981
Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Sighting on May 5, 1981 in Lyon (Rhône, France). GEIPAN considers the phenomenon probably identified (class B).
What happened
At around 10 a.m., a witness at home noticed a black sphere that they placed about three kilometres away. By their estimate, it was three metres across. It was moving slowly, then vanished abruptly.
During the investigation, the witness came across as not very credible, which casts serious doubt on whether the sighting really happened. The case was classed B (probably identified), with the conclusion "observation of a UFO".
Account rewritten by SkyUnknown from the investigation report published by GEIPAN (CNES). The original text and case documents are on the official record.
- Date
- May 5, 1981
- Location
- Lyon · town centre
- Type of sighting
- From the ground
- Source classification
- B
Sources
- See the original document
GEIPAN (CNES)
n° 1981-06-00870
Summary written by SkyUnknown from the facts published by the source.