France, exact location unknown: A battle of lights — 584

Many witnesses. Brilliant rays of light hitting one another in the sky.

Given the lack of details, some natural phenomena (such as an aurora borealis) could produce this effect. However we cannot completely reject the case on the basis of the information given, and the source is impeccable.

Source: Gregory of Tours, History of the Franks, op. cit. * Case: W475