High-speed luminous points over French Polynesia

Summary

On September 26, 1983, between 6:48 and 7:00 PM, several witnesses in French Polynesia observed a series of luminous points moving at great altitude and speed. The objects made no noise and left colored traces along their trajectories. Witnesses noted differences in the points' size and color, suggesting a significant atmospheric entry. The observations, lasting from one to several minutes, allowed fairly detailed descriptions of the phenomenon.