Multicolored luminous phenomena in the Antilles in 1980

Summary

In January 1980, over two consecutive days between 6 and 7 PM, several witnesses in Martinique and Guadeloupe observed luminous phenomena leaving multicolored trails across the clear sky. The objects appeared for only a few seconds before vanishing at high speed. Descriptions varied, but all witnesses agreed on the brightness and velocity. They noted the objects followed a clear direction rather than moving randomly. The most plausible hypothesis points to atmospheric entry of objects, though other explanations were not ruled out. The case was catalogued as B by GEIPAN.