Alpes-Maritimes, France · 2009-01-17 · from the GEIPAN archive
Red lights in Alpes-Maritimes, France
On January 17, 2009 at 9:05 PM, a witness observed from his home the slow and silent movement of a bright red light above Grasse. The luminous phenomenon then made a rapid ascent before disappearing into the sky. This observation case, of low strangeness but very thoroughly described by the witness, presents all the characteristics of a Thai lantern: red color, halo, movement according to the wind, duration of a few minutes, on a Saturday (close to the Chinese New Year). This case is classified "B" probable observation of a Thai lantern.
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