The Hudson Valley UFO Wave

From 1982 to 1986, thousands of residents in New York’s Hudson Valley reported seeing enormous boomerang or V-shaped craft with multicolored lights. The wave was one of the largest mass sightings in American UFO history.

The Object

Witnesses described a massive craft, often estimated at 200-1000 feet across. It had multiple bright lights in various colors. It moved silently at low altitude. It hovered for extended periods before departing slowly.

The Scale

Over 5,000 sightings were reported during the wave. Witnesses included police officers, pilots, and professionals. The calls overwhelmed local police departments. The sightings made national news.

The Taconic Parkway Incident

On March 24, 1983, the object appeared over the Taconic State Parkway. Motorists stopped their cars and got out to watch. Hundreds saw it simultaneously. This was one of the most witnessed UFO events in history.

Official Explanation

Authorities suggested the sightings were caused by ultralight aircraft flying in formation. Witnesses rejected this explanation, noting the object’s size, silence, and ability to hover.

Assessment

The Hudson Valley wave demonstrates that mass sightings can occur over extended periods. The sheer number of witnesses makes hoax or hallucination unlikely. Something unexplained flew over New York for four years.