UFO case classified as glowing lanterns in France

Summary

On September 3, 2011, a witness and his wife observed several orange glowing points moving silently in the sky. The phenomenon occurred above the south-west horizon and lasted about two minutes. Although initially unusual, the detailed description allowed GEIPAN investigators to conclude that these were glowing lanterns, specifically "Thai lanterns". The witness confirmed this hypothesis after viewing images and videos of such objects, clearly recognizing what he had seen. The A classification indicates the case was satisfactorily resolved.