What was that strange light in Virginia's sky?

A local news story from Virginia, reported by WRIC Richmond.

Local News · Virginia · October 13, 2026

From WRIC Richmond

Virginians may have woken up Tuesday morning to see a strange, bright light in the sky -- and some 8News viewers caught the phenomenon on camera. But what was it?

Reported by WRIC Richmond, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at WRIC Richmond →

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