Luminous burst in clear skies over Dreux

Summary

On 6 January 1987, several witnesses in Dreux watched under clear skies a white light with an orange tint reminiscent of a quarter moon. The object suddenly vanished with a loud burst, followed by a red dot that quickly faded. The description fits an atmospheric entry, though the abruptness of the explosion drew investigators' attention. GEIPAN classified the case as B—probable but not fully confirmed explanation.