Grasse 2009, UFO sighting classified as B

Summary

On January 17, 2009, a witness in Grasse observed a bright red light slowly and silently moving over the city. The light then ascended rapidly before disappearing into the sky. Although the phenomenon was not particularly strange, the testimony was very detailed. Investigators concluded it was likely a Thai lantern, given its red color, halo, wind-driven movement, and the date close to the Chinese New Year. This type of object is common during this time of year and behaves similarly to what was observed.