UFO in WAVRIN (59) 02.08.2013

Summary

On August 2, 2013, at 11:08 PM, a couple driving in the Nord region of France observed four red-orange glowing points in a clear sky. The objects gradually disappeared one after another while slowly moving eastward away from the witnesses. Although this could initially seem like an unusual aerial phenomenon, the GEIPAN investigation points toward a more conventional explanation. Given the time, the duration of the event, and the trajectory, the researchers concluded it was likely a case of traditional Thai lanterns. The "B" classification indicates that a conventional explanation is plausible, though the possibility of an unexplained phenomenon is not entirely ruled out.

The report mentions light westerly winds, which do not interfere with the hypothesis of lanterns. Although the witnesses did not report unusual sounds or reactions, the visual description matches what is expected in such events. The GEIPAN, responsible for investigating unidentified aerial phenomena, always considers multiple hypotheses before reaching a conclusion. In this case, the most reasonable explanation appears to be the lanterns, though the case remains open for further analysis.