Luminous ball with blue trail in Côtes-d'Armor

Summary

At 7:30 a.m. on 24 September 2004, a witness observed from their garden in Côtes-d'Armor a luminous ball that appeared to fall, followed by a blue trail. Several other witnesses also noticed the phenomenon, which was covered by the local press. Identification was swift: it was an atmospheric entry, most likely a meteorite. The detailed description and multiple testimonies allowed experts to classify the case quickly.