Mystery of the Ghost Lights

Over the centuries, there have been many weird phenomenon and strange sightings reported around the globe, which have become part of the folklores in many areas. These unexplainable phenomenons normally generate a lot of interest amongst the masses as well. From haunted houses to the mysterious Bermuda Triangle, there is a lot on this planet alone, that we haven’t figured out yet. One such phenomenon is that of the Ghost Lights.

Generally, as holly wood would have us believe, all the strange happenings, the ET’s and aliens prefer landing in the land of dreams and try the American Dream first. Ghost lights are no different; the rest of the world also has its share of mystery. There are many well-known stories about these illusive lights that are there one moment and gone the next.

The Marfa lights of Marfa, Texas in USA are amongst the most popular of these ghosts lights. The earliest recorded sighting dates backs to around 1957, but stories of these lights are as old as late 19^th century. The lights are generally described as darting lights of different colours that hover a few feet above the ground , and have been known to guide the lost travellers home as well. Sceptics on the other hand like to kill the glowing charm of the mystery by attributing them to headlights of cars on Highway 67, but it’s improbable that the highway is as old as late 19^th century. There is even an ‘official’ viewing platform built by the local government to make sightings easier for the tourists.

The Hessdalen lights, of Hessdalen, Norway have also attracted a lot of attention. A special project was launched to understand these lights. Although the lights have been captured on cameras numerous times, no one is any closer to solving the mystery yet.

Another such phenomenon is the Min Min Lights of Queensland, Australia, The earliest sighting were reported in 1950’s, during winters, on a cattle farm. These lights have also been mentioned in the native Aboriginal folklores and are considered to be related to the earth, rather than the sky.

Gourdon Lights in Gourdon, Arkansas have a story of a dead railway worker, who fell in front of a train and lost his head that was never found. The light is from the lantern of the headless man as he searches for his head…. Spooky!

There are many other names given to these lights. Call them the Prairie lights or Will o’ the wisp, or the Jack o’ lantern, the truth is that even though man has come really far, still there is too much out there that we don’t understand and it only adds on to the magic and beauty of our wonderful world.

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2 Responses to “Mystery of the Ghost Lights”

1. JC Says:
   December 30th, 2008 at 3:54 am

   Sounds like an interesting article, but the effect is not the same without pictures.

2. BMW HID Kits Says:
   April 30th, 2009 at 9:52 pm

   Thats a lot of weird lights!

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