Red lights observed in Lille in 2011

Summary

A witness reported in 2011 the observation of seven red-orange glowing spheres moving slowly in a south-north direction. No sound was heard during the sighting, which ended when the lights disappeared behind the clouds. The description matched that of typical Thai lanterns: color, brightness, number, and movement. The witness mentioned that Lille was celebrating a sports event that day, which could explain the release of these lights. The case was classified as a probable observation of Thai lanterns.