Red lights in a trapezoid shape in France

Summary

On the night of August 20, 2014, a witness in Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux observed a geometric formation of 12 reddish lights in the sky. These lights, arranged in a trapezoid with a triangle at one end, moved and then turned off one by one. Although other people were present, only one testimony was collected. The gendarmerie report mentions the testimony without providing further details. It is suggested that these could be paper lanterns launched during an autumn celebration, as their color and behavior match this phenomenon. Additionally, weather conditions and the time of year support this explanation.

The GEIPAN analysis concludes that, although the testimony is limited and there are no additional data such as a questionnaire or a more detailed investigation, the description is consistent with lantern launching. The case is classified as B, indicating that it was likely Thai lanterns. Although witnesses expressed excitement at thinking they had seen UFOs, the typical features of festive lights make this explanation plausible.