Dozen orange balls hanging over Lacroix-sur-Meuse

Summary

On 4 May 2008, a motorist in Lacroix-sur-Meuse watched about a dozen orange luminous balls suspended in the sky for five minutes, with no associated sound. Investigators consider flying lanterns the most likely explanation, as this was a recurring phenomenon in eastern France during that period. Between May and July 2008, multiple similar sightings were recorded across the region, suggesting a common cause, though it was never definitively confirmed.