Orange sphere in the night sky over Albi

Summary

On May 9, 2015, a witness in Albi observed an orange sphere moving slowly across the night sky for about 10 seconds. The light dimmed as the object moved away. No other witnesses were reported, limiting the possibility of additional confirmation. Despite the brief observation, the object traveled from west to southwest, matching the recorded wind direction that night. The GEIPAN classified this case as "B", indicating it was likely a Thai lantern released during a private celebration. While uncommon in the region, such objects fit the description and behavior observed.