As reported

Unknown over Marion, VA

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The report, as filed

Object seen in sky June 13, 2020 at approximately 5:28 a.m. Location - Marion, Virginia. Object spotted moving from southeast to east. Object was white with glowing outward streams of light as it moved horizontally across the sky - no tail. I have still photos and short video.

Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center (record NUFORC #161705). Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.

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