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Originally Posted by GeorgieB
When I first posted I thought there might be a fairly prosaic answer hidden somewhere. That's why I was less than accurate as to dates (not mid-December, but Dec 4), no moon (there really was a crescent to the south west but very thin).
The next time I'm in the area, possibly volunteering again at Big Bend NP, I'll make a much more detailed observation...bringing my D70, long lens, etc. Might be a fascinating trip. Oh yes, I'd bring warmer clothes.
GeorgieB
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I think the big problem with the Marfa lights is that Marfa is a long way from any major city, so not a lot of skeptics have time to go there and hang around for a week or so waiting for the lights to show up. I’ve been through Marfa several times, but I’ve never had time to stop over.
Let us know if you go there again. Also, you might want to pick up some topographical maps before you go. They will show the mountains in the distance and help you pinpoint where the lights actually are.
As I mentioned earlier, when I’ve ridden past Marfa on the train or driven past, I can see lights to the south that are in South Texas or over in Mexico. I used to see large fires burning in Mexico. I never knew what they were for. The highway gets closer to the Mexican border around Valentine, to the West, then very close to the border West of Sierra Blanca. Plenty of lights can be seen in the mountains over toward Mexico and also in Texas. There are old ranching and farming settlements all along the Rio Grande River, to the South of the main highways.