How Do You See The Marfa Lights?
Visit http://www.marfalightsresearch.com for information on where to go, which direction to look and what you might expect to see. Many people mistake head lamps visible to the southwest from Highway 67 as mysterious lights because a winding mountain road causes these lights to turn on and off (terrain masking) and vary in intensity as the road becomes better or less well aligned with the Marfa Lights View Park. Marfa Lights are rare but have potential to be seen anytime after dark with the first four hours after sunset being the best opportunity. They can appear anytime of the year.
The Marfa lights are unexplained lights which appear in the sky outside Marfa, Texas. First reported sightings were by Comanche Indians and cowboys in the 19th century. The first written report appeared in a 1957 magazine. Several scientific studies have been made of the mystery lights, some with controversial findings. To view the Marfa Lights, take the following steps. Go at night. While Marfa Lights have been reported in all seasons and all weather, they are a night-time phenomena only. Travel to the Marfa Lights Viewing Area. Constructed by the Texas Department of Transportation, this 8-acre area features a viewing deck and restrooms. It is located 8 miles east of Marfa on US 67/90. Look in the south and southeast sky. This will avoid confusion with car lights from a distant highway. Typical altitude of the Marfa Lights is 10 to 400 feet. Be alert. The lights may only appear for a few seconds, although sometimes they will remain for hours. Watch for pulses of light, reversal of dir
