VINCELLES (71) 02.08.2013

Summary

A family driving at midnight noticed a bright orange ball moving silently and quickly across the clear sky. The object disappeared after a few seconds, hidden by the landscape. The description of the phenomenon, combined with the weekend context, led to the hypothesis of a Thai lantern. However, the witness was surprised by the object's speed, which seemed far beyond what a typical lantern would achieve. The case was classified as "B," meaning the observation is likely explained by a Thai lantern.

The report mentions a south wind of 4 to 19 km/h in the Mâcon area, which could influence the movement of a lantern. Still, the object's speed and straight trajectory raised some doubts. Although a conventional explanation was not ruled out, the case remains interesting due to the detailed description and the witness's reaction to something unexpected.