UFO in Haut-Rhin 2015, Observations Compatible with Lanterns

Summary

On February 22, 2015, several witnesses in Haut-Rhin (France) observed bright points moving slowly across the sky. These objects displayed no clear geometric pattern, which raised interest due to their unusual behavior. Descriptions matched typical characteristics of so-called "Thai lanterns," even though no reports appeared in the press or online. Two witnesses provided complementary details, including photos showing slow movement and low brightness.

The festive context of the region supports this hypothesis: it was carnival season in Alsace, Germany, and Switzerland, plus Chinese New Year. Although the wind was very light, causing some confusion in the reported movement directions, the GEIPAN classified the case as "B," meaning a very likely observation of lanterns. Other private or community celebrations were not ruled out, but the evidence aligns with human-controlled luminous objects.