Noyarey 2011, luminous points in the sky

Summary

A witness reported observing several yellow and orange glowing points on November 19, 2011, at 22:08, above their home in Noyarey, France. The objects moved in a straight line toward the northwest, without making any noise, and quickly disappeared as they gained altitude. The witness's description immediately suggested traditional Thai lanterns. Weather conditions, with wind coming from the southeast to the northwest, matched the observed direction. Additionally, the time and day (a Saturday night) are typical for such launches. However, no search was conducted for a possible launch site, such as a wedding or celebration.