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Sighting in Monts, May 26, 1990

Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France

Sighting on May 26, 1990 in Monts (Indre-et-Loire, France). GEIPAN considers the phenomenon probably identified (class B).

What happened

At around 10 p.m., a witness and their spouse saw a dark object trailing an orange flame. The whole thing crossed the sky very quickly. The source gives no duration, direction, weather conditions or apparent size, and it mentions no other witnesses or physical evidence.

After examining the witnesses' description, the GEIPAN concluded that it was very likely an atmospheric re-entry. The case was classed 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
May 26, 1990
Location
Monts · town centre
Type of sighting
From the ground
Source classification
B

Sources

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