Orange balls and howling dogs at a military base near Compiègne

Summary

In the early hours of January 1, 1980, several on-duty soldiers in the Oise region witnessed a luminous phenomenon that recurred three times — at 11:16 PM, 11:33 PM, and 11:46 PM. Each time, a small orange ball appeared, moving slowly along a horizontal path. Notably, with each appearance the dogs in the base kennel howled intensely, as if gripped by fear. The witnesses confirmed there was no noise, smoke, or sign of any aircraft. No civilians witnessed the phenomenon, which remains unexplained.