BULLY-LES-MINES (62) 31.12.2014

Summary

On December 31, 2014, a witness observed two white lights in the sky, equidistant, silent, and stationary. After a few minutes, the lights slowly and silently moved over the rooftops, out of the witness's view. Although only one testimony was collected, the observation occurred on a festive night, making it plausible that the lights were Thai lanterns released after a private celebration. However, the white color of the lights does not match the typical yellow or orange hue of such lanterns. Additionally, the witness's account is inconsistent regarding the direction of movement, and the wind conditions—although weak—were not clearly confirmed. Due to the lack of precise information, the GEIPAN classified the case as "C".

The "C" classification from GEIPAN indicates that the case lacks a clear explanation and requires further information. While it is likely that the lights were lanterns, the absence of additional testimonies and the uncertainty about the wind make it impossible to confirm this hypothesis. The observation took place in an area with variable winds, complicating interpretation further. The GEIPAN concludes that, without more data, no hypothesis can be ruled out, nor can it be affirmed with certainty that the phenomenon is unexplained.