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LUMIÈRES DANS LA NUIT
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Summary
This issue of 'Lumières dans la Nuit' details multiple sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in the Guizay region of France between December 1972 and January 1973. Witnesses, including Mme Gonnet-Petit and her daughter Véronique, reported observing lights with unusual characteristics such as color, shape, and behavior, including blinking, changing size, and slow movement. Some incidents involved attempts at telepathic communication, which appeared to influence the objects' behavior. A notable secondary effect reported was the temporary demagnetization of a compass. The publication also includes a general call for readers to submit their own observation reports.
Magazine Overview
Title: Lumières dans la Nuit
Publisher: R. VEILLITH
Publication Date: 1st Quarter 1973
Country: France
Language: French
This issue of 'Lumières dans la Nuit' focuses on a series of unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings reported in the Guizay region of France, primarily during December 1972 and January 1973. The publication solicits further reports from its readership.
Detailed Report of Sightings
December 27, 1972
Witnesses observed a light identical to one seen on the 26th. Using binoculars, the object appeared as an "elongated ball" of yellow color with a red halo. It moved in a circular arc between 18:55 and 19:12. During the observation, the witnesses attempted telepathic communication, asking the object to disappear. After approximately two minutes, the object began to blink, growing and diminishing in size five times before disappearing. Shortly after, another unusual light was noticed in the direction of Guizay. This light was immobile, slightly below the ridge near houses. A second telepathic attempt resulted in the object disappearing after a few seconds. The witnesses stated this light was unlike any known phenomenon, and distinct from car headlights.
Secondary Effects: The family dog, usually attentive to stargazing, remained in its corner. A compass belonging to the witnesses showed a significant deviation, indicating north with a 45° difference, suggesting the possibility of demagnetization.
Tuesday, December 28
Under foggy and rainy conditions, Mme Gonnet-Petit and her daughter Véronique reported observing a stagnant light in Guizay at 18:45, similar in form and appearance to the object seen on the 27th. The light was immobile near the ridge. It suddenly went out at 19:25, reappeared to the right at 19:28, went out again at 19:30, and then reappeared much further to the left at 20:00, finally disappearing permanently at 20:02.
Monday, January 3, 1972
Witness 1 observed a mysterious object from a central city square around 18:10, looking towards Guizay. To the left of the Sacré-Cœur monument and slightly below the ridge, a large, bright, cream-colored, cigar-shaped light was seen. Initially immobile, it slowly moved to the right, near the ground, passing in front of the monument and disappearing in about 30 seconds towards a TV relay hidden by houses. The object's length was estimated to be about two-thirds the height of the monument, approximately 5 to 6 meters.
Witnesses 2 (Mme Ehmke and her three sons) recalled seeing a mysterious light one evening in early January around 22:45. Mme Ehmke described seeing a very large, slightly orange, immobile light below the ridge, in front of the "Bois Noirs" (Black Woods). The light had a flattened shape with three luminous "paws" below and two "horns" above. Her sons Eric, Serge, and Cyril were also present. Around 23:00, Eric returned to his room. Mme Ehmke briefly stopped observing to turn off a bothersome lamp, and upon returning, the object had disappeared.
Tuesday, January 4
In very cold but clear weather, Mme Gonnet-Petit and her daughter observed a brilliant light, slightly oval and red on the left side, above the roof of a neighboring building at 18:55. The light moved slowly along an oblique line, disappearing behind the building at 19:35. At 19:12, it had the appearance of a star, and by 19:33, its size was comparable to a distant car headlight.
Wednesday, January 5
During a very dark and overcast night, Mme Gonnet and her daughter noticed an immobile light near a bush in Guizay at 18:55. The light blinked slowly three times over two minutes before disappearing.
Around January 10
In foggy weather, Mlle J. Godon, also living near the Guizay plateau, recalled seeing a large, cream-colored, immobile light in the direction of Guizay. After about 15 seconds, its luminosity decreased, and it disappeared.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The recurring theme in this issue is the consistent reporting of unusual aerial lights and phenomena in the Guizay area. The publication presents these accounts as factual observations from credible witnesses, including detailed descriptions of the objects' appearance, movement, and behavior. The inclusion of secondary effects like compass anomalies and the mention of telepathic attempts suggest an interest in the more unusual aspects of UAP encounters. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging readers to submit their own observations, indicating a desire to collect and disseminate information on unexplained aerial phenomena. The publication is presented as a source for those interested in "Lumières dans la Nuit" (Lights in the Night).
« A 18:45, nous avons aperçu au Guizay une lumière stagnante, forme et aspect identiques à ceux de l'objet du 27. Cette lumière était immobile au ras de la crête et nous avons pu déterminer sa position en prenant pour repère une tour des environs. Elle s'est soudainement éteinte à 19:25 pour réapparaître plus à droite à 19:28. Rééteinte à 19:30, elle s'est rallumée beaucoup plus à gauche à 20:00 pour s'éteindre définitivement à 20:02. >>
Key Incidents
Witnesses observed a yellow, elongated light with a red halo moving in an arc, which then blinked and changed size after a telepathic request to disappear.
A stagnant, identical light to the previous observation blinked, disappeared, and reappeared multiple times before finally extinguishing.
A large, bright, cream-colored, cigar-shaped light was observed moving slowly near the ground and disappearing.
Witnesses observed a large, slightly orange, immobile light with luminous rays below and above, which disappeared after a brief observation.
A brilliant, oval-shaped, red light was observed moving obliquely and disappearing behind a building.
A light near a bush blinked slowly three times before disappearing.
A large, cream-colored, immobile light diminished in intensity and disappeared.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of unidentified lights were reported in Guizay?
Reports included yellow, elongated lights with red halos, brilliant oval-shaped red lights, large cream-colored cigar-shaped lights, and orange lights with luminous rays.
Were there any unusual effects reported during the sightings?
Yes, witnesses reported a compass indicating north with a 45° deviation, suggesting a possible electromagnetic effect from the observed objects.
Did telepathy play a role in the observations?
Witnesses attempted telepathic communication, asking the object to disappear, after which it began blinking and changing size before vanishing.
When did these sightings occur?
The reported sightings took place in late December 1972 and early January 1973.
In This Issue
People Mentioned
- Mme Gonnet-Petitwitness
- Véroniquewitness
- Mme Ehmkewitness
- Ericwitness
- Sergewitness
- Cyrilwitness
- Mlle J. Godonwitness
- M. Laflèchementioned in context of past experience
Organisations
- MOC
Locations
- Guizay, France
- Paris, France
- Saint-Etienne, France