Lens-shaped UFO in France from 1977

Summary

On January 17, 1977, in the Pyrénées-Orientales of France, a driver observed and photographed an unusual atmospheric phenomenon. An oval-shaped cloud was moving slowly from north to south, a behavior that drew attention for its peculiar nature. Two other witnesses confirmed the same observation, adding credibility to the account. The image attached to the report clearly shows a lens-shaped cloud, a feature often associated with UFO sightings.

Although the case description appears straightforward, the GEIPAN classification as "A" suggests that the possibility of an unexplained phenomenon was not ruled out. Lenticular clouds typically form under specific wind and topography conditions, but in this case, the slow movement and particular shape generated curiosity. The photograph taken by the driver became a key element in documenting the case, allowing researchers to analyze the phenomenon in greater detail.