UFO in France, red light over Puy-de-Dôme

Summary

On November 25, 2016, a driver in Puy-de-Dôme observed a red light rising in the sky. Initially thinking it was a vehicle, he soon noticed the light ascending over the plateau of Gergovie before disappearing. No other witnesses were reported, complicating the identification of the phenomenon. After analyzing weather data from Aulnat, the GEIPAN concluded that the light's trajectory was consistent with the wind recorded in the area. Although the wind was variable, it was blowing westward at 18:00, which could have allowed a Thai lantern to rise. Additionally, weekends and the onset of night are favorable conditions for such festive events. The witness mentioned other lights in the sky, suggesting there may have been more launches he didn't see. Ultimately, the case was classified as B, attributed to a Thai lantern.