Noisy-le-Grand (93) 22.06.2014

Summary

On the night of June 22, 2014, a witness in Noisy-le-Grand observed two bright orange lights moving silently across the sky from northeast to west. The lights disappeared from view, and no other witnesses were reported. The GEIPAN report suggests the lights could have been Thai lanterns, possibly launched during a private celebration or the music festival. However, the witness's drawing of two orange circles does not match the typical appearance of a lantern viewed from below, which usually has a central bright point. The movement of the lights also coincided with variable and light winds recorded in the area, which could have influenced their path.

The proximity of the Marne River and the urban setting may explain the changing wind patterns. The GEIPAN classified the case as "B," indicating a likely observation of Thai lanterns. Despite this plausible explanation, some details, such as the visual description and trajectory, remain intriguing and not fully consistent with conventional objects.