Luminous Ball in Wittersheim

Summary

On June 12, 2011, at around 1:26 AM, two witnesses in Wittersheim (France) saw a bright yellow-red ball moving quickly across the sky. The object followed a straight trajectory for about three minutes without making any noise. Although the case showed little strangeness, the data are consistent, except for the lack of elevation information, likely due to confusion in the question about height. The GEIPAN classified this case as "B," indicating a probable observation of a Thai lantern. These objects, commonly used in celebrations, could explain the description and behavior of the phenomenon.