Silent fireball in the sky over Loiret

Summary

On August 23, 2016, a witness and his son observed from their terrace a glowing sphere moving silently across the sky. Described as a "fireball" with visible flames, the phenomenon lasted about 30 seconds and moved steadily from east to west without changing direction. There was no noise or visible trail. Although the GEIPAN classified the case as likely a Thai lantern, the detailed description and alignment with weather conditions of the day still raise some curiosity.