Two sightings in Vaucluse explained by the Sun and Mars in 1985

Summary

In January 1985, two observations in the Vaucluse region were initially recorded as unexplained phenomena. The first, on January 14, described a color-changing luminous sphere that seemed to follow a vehicle; GEIPAN determined it was an optical illusion caused by the near-sunset Sun seen through clouds. The second, on January 2, involved a stationary light identified as the planet Mars. Both cases were reclassified as misidentifications of celestial bodies — an example of how reviewing old files with modern tools can bring resolution.