Orange Balls in the Sky Over Pornichet

Summary

On the night of August 15 to 16, 2009, several witnesses in Pornichet (France) saw orange balls in the sky. The phenomenon generated curiosity and someone recorded a video uploaded to YouTube. Although initially intriguing, the GEIPAN classified the case as type B, indicating a likely explanation. After analysis, it was concluded that the lights were most likely Thai-style flying lanterns, a known phenomenon during festivals that can be mistaken for unidentified objects.