Diamond-shaped UFO over France 2016

Summary

On January 1, 2016, at 12:15 AM, a driver and his passenger observed three diamond-shaped, yellow, silent objects moving slowly from south to north at low altitude. Two of them followed the first. Fireworks were also happening in the area at the same time. No other witnesses were reported. The GEIPAN report suggests these were likely Thai lanterns launched after a private party. The wind in the area, though light, had a south-to-north direction, matching the observed trajectory.

The witnesses mentioned that the objects seemed to follow the road, although they also moved transversely. This could be due to the perception from a moving vehicle. Additionally, wind direction changes indicated possible instability, supporting the idea that the objects were inflated and weather-affected. Finally, the GEIPAN classified the case as B, meaning the observation is likely a natural or known phenomenon—in this case, Thai lanterns.