An artistic depiction of the saucer-shaped craft observed for over an hour above Alexandria, VA, on October 14, 2013
THINK ABOUTIT UFO SIGHTINGS REPORT
Date: October 14, 2013
Sighting Time: 09:00 PM
Day/Night: Nighttime
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Urban or Rural: A very populated area of Annandale/Alexandria. Mostly suburban homes
Entity Type: None Reported
Entity Description: The witness did not report seeing any biological or robotic entities, only the craft’s structure.
Hynek Classification: NL (Nocturnal Light) Point or extended luminous source observed at night.
Duration: Lasted for well over an hour
No. of Object(s): 1
Appearance / Description of the Object(s): Curved shaped. With windows in a row or lights in a row. One blinking red/blue light
Distance to Object(s): Estimated approximately 2 to 8 miles away (within the distance of Tyson’s Corner).
Shape of Object(s): From my vantage point I thought It was about a 2 miles out…but I feel it was further out. I can see Tyson’s Corner in the distance about 8 miles out and it seemed to be closer in than that. It was about 14,000-16,000 feet in the air.
Size of Object(s): Not sure of the size. But compare to aircraft flying in the area is seemed larger than Boeing 787 Dreamliners that fly in and out of Reagan National
Color of Object(s): Bright
Number of Witnesses: 1
Special Features/Characteristics:
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Stationary Hover: The object remained completely still for well over an hour without the typical “wobble” associated with helicopters.
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Unique Lighting Pattern: Features a row of lights through the middle with blue and red lights that appear to move back and forth across the array.
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High-Altitude Vantage Point: Observed clearly from a 14th-story balcony, providing a perspective above ground-level light pollution.
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Optical Confirmation: The witness used binoculars to confirm a structured, curved saucer-shaped hull, ruling out celestial bodies like planets.
Source: Reported To Think AboutIt by Scott
Summary/Description: I know aircraft and there are many lights in the evening sky I can see from my 14th story balcony. But one light did not move nor was were regular aircraft traffic was. There were aircraft flying around at the time. This one stationary bright light object was in the sky. I thought it would have been a helicopter standing still…but it did not even wobble a bit like they do. I got binoculars out to see what it could be and noticed it was saucer shaped and had lights going through the middle. It had a blue/red light that seem to moved the entire lights back and fourth. It stayed out side for some time and I’m surprised no one else noticed it. It was in the NW sky and there was some thought that maybe it was a planet. But I did not see it the next night. Once I saw this video…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSPVpUKqVSU It was exactly like the one October 14, 2013
I called my sister who lived where I thought the object was and asked her to see if she could see it. But she did not. I even asked my wife to witness it as well but she thought I was being crazy about it.
Witness Perspective: Corroboration and Skepticism
The witness’s immediate reaction to the stationary craft was to seek external corroboration, highlighting the objective nature of the observation. He contacted a family member living in the projected path of the object, though they were unable to confirm the sighting from their specific ground-level location. Additionally, the witness invited his spouse to view the phenomenon, but the account was met with skepticism. These interactions emphasize a common challenge in UAP research: high-altitude anomalies observed from a unique vantage point—such as a 14th-story balcony—may be entirely invisible to those at ground level or those not specifically looking for anomalies in the night sky.
The 14th-Story Vantage Point
Observing from a 14th-story balcony provided the witness with a rare, unobstructed view of the horizon toward Tyson’s Corner. This elevation is crucial for rule-out analysis; it places the observer above most ground-level light pollution and atmospheric haze.
The witness specifically noted that the object did not “wobble” like a helicopter, nor did it reappear the following night, effectively ruling out misidentified planets or stars. This perspective, combined with the use of binoculars, allowed for the identification of a curved shaped hull and a “row of lights” that strongly suggest a structured, physical craft rather than a mere optical illusion or celestial body.
Aviation Anomalies: Analyzing the Stationary Light
One of the most compelling aspects of this Nocturnal Light (NL) report is the object’s absolute lack of motion. While helicopters can hover, the witness specifically noted the absence of any “wobble,” a common characteristic of rotorcraft maintaining position against wind currents. At an altitude of 14,000 to 16,000 feet, a helicopter would be operating near its service ceiling, making such a perfectly stable hover even more unlikely.
Furthermore, the duration of the event—lasting well over an hour—rules out typical commercial drone activity or flares, which have significantly shorter battery lives or burn times. The presence of active aircraft traffic in the vicinity during the sighting provides a vital scale for comparison, confirming that this object behaved in a manner entirely inconsistent with standard Virginia aviation patterns.
Structural Details and the “Row of Lights”
The use of binoculars transformed a mere light in the sky into a structured saucer-shaped craft. The witness described a “row of lights” or windows through the middle of the object, paired with a blue and red light that appeared to move across the entire array. This specific “back and forth” light movement is a recurring feature in high-quality UFO reports, often described by researchers as a potential scanning mechanism or a byproduct of a rotating propulsion system. The curved hull and lack of visible wings or tail fins further categorize this as a true unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) rather than a misidentified conventional craft.
The October 14, 2013, sighting in Alexandria remains a significant entry in the study of Nocturnal Lights. The combination of a high-altitude vantage point, the use of optical aids, and a long duration of observation creates a robust data set for researchers. By ruling out astronomical bodies, local air traffic, and common atmospheric phenomena, this report highlights a clear technological anomaly over a highly populated suburban area.
Accounts like these underscore the importance of observant citizens who can distinguish between the routine lights of the night sky and truly extraordinary physical structures. As we continue to document these events, the Alexandria case serves as a poignant example of how massive, unidentified objects can operate in plain sight, yet remain nearly invisible to the general public.
