Formation over Ruckersville, VA
A witness account on file, unevaluated. Most of the archive rests here, and honestly so.
The report, as filed
3 yellowish red lights in a straight formation (not glowing, but “breathing” appearance) initially moved slowly, much lower than planes. Changed direction abruptly, formation shifted slightly to a V-type shape and moved in a straight line notably in front of clouds. Slowly moved again and then instantaneously (at a visually disorienting speed) departed south/south east. Neither me or my spouse heard anything while this was happening.
Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center (record NUFORC #175872). Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.
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