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Sighting in Saint-Géry, February 14, 2004

Lot, Occitanie, France

Sighting on February 14, 2004 in Saint-Géry (Lot, France). GEIPAN considers the phenomenon probably identified (class B).

What happened

Around 3 p.m., a large number of witnesses saw a luminous object fall. The sighting lasted only a few seconds. The source gives no colour, apparent size, direction or weather conditions. Based on these characteristics and the very short duration, GEIPAN concluded that it 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
February 14, 2004
Location
Saint-Géry · town centre
Type of sighting
From the ground
Source classification
B

Sources

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