Record #:

24686

Author(s):

Brown, Bob

Abstract:

The author provides a scientific explanation for the strange lights that appear over Brown Mountain. The light actually comes from the valley beyond Brown Mountain. When atmospheric conditions are just right, the refraction in the air and moisture cause apparent movement of lights.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 24, April 1955, p8-9, il, map

Subject(s):

Brown Mountain Lights (Burke County); Brown Mountains Lights--Explanations of; Burke County; Burke County--History; Burke County--Description and travel