Salon de Provence, France — 1 February 1554
Sighting report by Nostradamus
Dr. Nostradamus and a thousand other witnesses have seen a big “bright burning rod” that changed its flight path, between 7 and 8 P.M. It was in the sky for two hours, displaying a swinging motion. Here is the actual report: TO THE ILLUSTRIOUS, HIGH-BORN AND ALMIGHTY LORD CLAUDE, DUKE OF TENDE, Knight of the order of Regents and of the King and Honorary Citizen of Provence, Michael de Nostre Dame, his humble and obedient Servant bids greeting and good fortune. “Gracious Lord, “According to reports received, on the first day of February in this year of 1554, a most terrifying and horrible sight was seen on […] towards evening, apparently between
Source: Case: W143