Luminous object in Moselle in 2015

Summary

On July 17, 2015, five people in Moselle observed an orange, round object near a thunderstorm. The phenomenon appeared, disappeared, and reappeared within 10 minutes. At the same time, fighter jets were also seen, which added to the confusion. Photos taken with smartphones were not useful, and only one witness account was collected. The case was classified as "C," indicating insufficient data to determine whether it was an unexplained phenomenon or a simple misidentification. Poor nighttime observation conditions and a lack of concrete information made the investigation difficult.

Although some clues suggest it could have been a confusion with lights similar to Thai lanterns, there is no clear evidence to support this. The account is weak and does not allow for a definitive conclusion. The case stands out for the temporal and spatial coincidence between the object, the storm, and the jets, but no real connection has been established. Therefore, the case remains inconclusive.