As reported

Light over Stephens City, VA

A witness account on file, unevaluated. Most of the archive rests here, and honestly so.

The report, as filed

I noticed a ball of light about one mile above me. Watched it for about thirty seconds. It disappeared instantly.

Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center (record NUFORC #148997). Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.

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November 25, 2019 · 5:45 AM · FORMATION

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September 17, 2014 · 8:30 PM · FIREBALL

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