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Answer · Marfa lights

A natural light of unknown origin, seen most nights

A natural light of unknown origin over Mitchell Flat or the Chinati Mountains, visible on most nights.

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Where it stands

Still possibleOne piece of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • The lights appear when there is no traffic on US 67.
  • Their spectra and movements are unlike those of lamps on any road.

What would rule it out

  • The lights' timing, path and spectra match traffic on the roads in view.

Evidence 1 for · 1 against

The questions it answers

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). A natural light of unknown origin, seen most nights [Answer ANS0DCKM7Y5BJE9]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0DCKM7Y5BJE9
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