UFO in Pinterville classified as natural phenomenon

Summary

On May 21, 2016, a couple in a car observed six orange glowing spheres slowly moving above a nearby castle. Two of them moved ahead and behind a group of four forming a parallelogram. All followed a south to north trajectory. One gradually disappeared behind a cloud and the other five vanished suddenly. No sound was heard. The GEIPAN report concluded these were Thai lanterns, matching their color, shape, and typical trajectory. Additionally, the night coincided with a festive weekend, supporting this explanation. The testimony also aligned with wind direction recorded at nearby stations.

The GEIPAN classified the case as B, indicating a natural phenomenon. Despite the seemingly mysterious description, the elements matched the behavior of flying lanterns. No other witnesses were found, but the couple's account was sufficient for analysis. This case shows how what appears supernatural can have a simple and verifiable explanation.