Virginia UFO Sightings Overview (2023)

📍 Location

📝 Description

Virginia UFO sightings continued after the 2023 overview. Notable updates logged by NUFORC include: a 2024 Suffolk event where two observers reported a white formation rocket-like object (Rocket - Certain explanation); a 2024 Onancock event where a military observer reported a large dark triangle craft with underside markings hovering for about 10 minutes; and a 2025 Willis event where a single driver described a circle with eight green-lit tentacles and a flashing center, about 700–800 ft away, lasting 10–15 seconds at an estimated 300 mph. These updates augment the 2023 Virginia summary which NUFORC reported as 2,639 sightings in Virginia up to July 28, 2023. Additionally, Alexandria-area counts and other Virginia sightings have been discussed in local outlets, reflecting ongoing UAP activity in the state.

🔍 Circumstances

Multiple independent NUFORC reports from civilians and a military observer across Virginia counties (Suffolk, Onancock, Willis, Richlands) between 2024 and 2025. Some cases include video corroboration; one Suffolk case was explained as a rocket launch. The latest Willis case involved a single witness driving a vehicle at night.

👤 Physical Description

Suffolk (2024-02-23): white formation, rocket-like appearance; observed from two different locations miles apart; explanation given as Rocket - Certain. Onancock (2024-01-24): large dark triangle, jumbo-jet–sized, with underside markings/letters, hovering straight up for about 10 minutes; no sound reported. Willis (2025-05-15): circle-shaped, octopus-like craft with eight green-lit tentacles and a flashing center; estimated size 200–250 ft; observed at ~700–800 ft distance; observed speed ~300 mph; duration 10–15 seconds; observed from a moving vehicle. Richlands (2025-02-12): black triangle with lights; five-hour duration reported by an aviation expert.

ℹ️ Additional Details

NUFORC has continued to publish Virginia reports through 2024–2025, including Suffolk (180601), Onancock (191842), Richlands (187671), and Willis (189650). The 2023 Virginia total cited in local coverage was 2,639 sightings as of July 28, 2023. Alexandria-area counts have been discussed in 2025 coverage, noting historical Virginia sightings. URLs below link to NUFORC reports and a 2023 Virginia overview article.

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