Port-Sainte-Foy and orange sky objects

Summary

On a festive night, just before midnight, a witness saw two bright orange objects in the sky, moving slowly and silently. Noticing something unusual, she woke her partner, but the objects had disappeared, replaced by three others passing in front of the Moon. The description of the objects—circular, orange to yellow in color, moving across the sky in a few minutes—strongly suggests Thai lanterns. These festive lights are often released during celebrations and drift with the wind.

The GEIPAN classified this case as B, indicating it was likely Thai lanterns. Moreover, the observed eastward movement aligns with the light southwest wind recorded in the area. Though initially mysterious, the most logical explanation points to a nearby private celebration. This case is a good example of how the ordinary can appear extraordinary under the right conditions.