Beauvais 1979, Object at low altitude

Summary

On July 14, 1979, between 21:50 and 21:55, two witnesses observed a rounded object resembling a kettle, made of stainless steel or aluminum, at an altitude of 100 to 150 meters. The object moved northeast to southwest, oscillating regularly and silently, with visible reflections during its trajectory. Although no other testimonies were collected, it is likely the witnesses saw a kite, as many unusual objects were reported at low altitudes on that date and location. The description and context suggest a conventional explanation, such as a kite, rather than an unexplained phenomenon.