The Far-Reaching Mystery Of The Marfa Lights
- By
Marcus Lowth
- January 2, 2019
- October 3, 2021
- 6 min read
- Expert Opinion
- Posted in
- Supernatural, Folklore
Much like the Min Min Lights (or Ghost Lights) of the Australian outback, the Marfa Lights of west Texas have a plethora of theories to explain their mysterious and regular appearance in the night skies. And while records of the lights date back to the mid-1950s, there are several accounts that speak of them as far back as the 1880s. With several more from the decades before that make reference to encounters that can only realistically be regarded the same as earlier such sightings. It is likely they have appeared in this part of Texas for hundreds of years before official records. And what’s more, going back to the Min Min Lights above, it is likely that this phenomenon happens at various places around the globe.
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Marcus Lowth
Marcus Lowth is a writer with a love for UFOs, aliens, and the Ancient Astronaut Theory, to the paranormal, general conspiracies, and unsolved mysteries. He has been writing and researching with over 20 years of experience.
Marcus has been Editor-in-Chief for several years due to his excellent knowledge in these fields. Marcus also regularly appears as an expert on radio talk shows including Troubled Minds and Unexplained Radio discussing these topics.
You can contact Marcus via email.
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