Orange lights in the sky over Colombes

Summary

A witness in Colombes, France, observed orange luminous shapes crossing the sky in less than a minute on October 31, 2014. The event occurred on a weekend night, raising the possibility of a connection to Halloween celebrations. The lights moved from south to northeast, and while a Thai lantern was considered, the speed and trajectory didn't quite match expectations. The witness created a simulation of the event, but no additional confirmations were found.

The GEIPAN classified the case as "C," indicating no conclusive explanation was reached. Factors like imprecise weather data and a lack of other witnesses or evidence made a definitive resolution difficult. Although the rapid movement didn't align with wind-powered objects, the possibility of a private celebration wasn't ruled out. The case remains an unresolved mystery.