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Flag of Virginia UFO sightings in Virginia

66 sightings have been reported in Virginia on this site — 0.76 for every 100,000 people. It ranks #16 of 50 US states by number of sightings and #19 per person.

66 sightings 0.76 per 100,000 people 11 in the last 12 months 🎥 47 with video Rank #16 of 50

Map of UFO sightings in Virginia

When UFOs are seen in Virginia

Sightings per month last 24 months
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Dec 202410
Jan 20255
Feb 20250
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Apr 20252
May 20254
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Dec 20251
Jan 20260
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Sightings per year
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Time of day local time, where the report gives one
12 am11 pm
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4 pm1
5 pm0
6 pm3
7 pm9
8 pm2
9 pm6
10 pm1
11 pm0

Where and what people see

Top towns and cities
  • Richmond, Virginia10 15%
  • Wytheville, Virginia3 5%
  • Norfolk, Virginia3 5%
  • Roanoke, Virginia3 5%
  • The Pentagon, Virginia2 3%
Top shapes
Colours
  • Orange4
  • White3
  • Black3
  • Silver1
  • Purple1
  • Blue1

UFO videos from Virginia

More interesting lights in Richmond, VAStationary light, not a star.Repost of DC Dulles AirportFireball seen over Norfolk, VASen. Warner says “Chinese drones” shuttered Langley AFB — on US soil! — for 17 days in 2023, not UAPLights over Northern VA

Latest UFO sightings in Virginia

Sen. Warner says “Chinese drones” shuttered Langley AFB — on US soil! — for 17 days in 2023, not UAPMy daughter recorded this yesterday with her iphone. Curious what yall thinkSilent white cigar-shaped object moved steadily across sky over Highland Springs, VA — Jul 23, 2026, 8:00 PMWhat are these Two floating bright orbs Norfolk, VAObject not to moon 6:45 east coast Rockingham, vaSaucers Over Appalachia Festival - Free UFO Festival in Bristol, VirginiaJust saw these above Fairfax VaUAPs flying over me at gas station.Multiple Objects Communicating in Central VaFireball seen over Norfolk, VAFireball over Norfolk, VA 2nd witness filmOrb above my workplace last week (video)

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Questions about UFO sightings in Virginia

How many UFO sightings have been reported in Virginia?

66 sightings in Virginia are on ufos.dev, from 1987 to 2026, with 11 in the last 12 months — 0.76 per 100,000 people.

Where in Virginia are UFOs seen most?

The most reports come from Richmond, Virginia (10), Wytheville, Virginia (3), Norfolk, Virginia (3).

When are UFOs most often seen in Virginia?

Most reports with a time are from around 7 pm local time; the busiest year so far was 2025.

What shapes of UFO are reported in Virginia?

The most common are orb (12), light (10), saucer (3), triangle (3).

How do I report a UFO sighting in Virginia?

Post it on ufos.dev with the date, time and place — it is checked against the sky that night (launches, satellites, planets, planes) and appears on the Virginia map. Report a sighting →

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Updated 13 November 2026. Population: Wikidata (US census). Places are worked out from what each report says, so a few may be missing or in the wrong place. Flags: flagcdn.com.

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