Videos from Yosemite National Park show the iconic "Firefall" phenomenon glowing at Horsetail Fall inside California's crown ...

This lava-like visual is only seen when the conditions are perfect, and the sunset aligns with the waterfall just right.

NOW THIS EVENT ONLY HAPPENS IN MID TO LATE FEBRUARY WHEN THE SUNSET HITS THE WATERFALL JUST ... again catch a glimpse of the awe-inspiring "Firefall" effect. According to the National Park Service ...

Nine years ago this week I visited Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada of California. I had one goal: photograph ...

A visitor pulls into parking specifically designated for Firefall viewing in Yosemite Valley Friday, Feb 9, 2024 in Yosemite ...

Summer online reservations for Yosemite National Park have been postponed for an indefinite time. No reservations are needed ...

Each year in mid-February, Horsetail Falls transforms into a unique spectacle when the waterfall is backlit by the sunset ... is therefore nicknamed named Firefall. The natural phenomenon has ...

The peak dates to see the event are around Feb. 21, when the sunset hits the waterfall at the perfect angle. The setting sun transforms Horsetail Fall into a firefall in Yosemite National Park.

mid-February allows the correct positioning of the sunset and water needs to be flowing from the fall. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA Fresno Bee file When’s the best day or time to see firefall at Horsetail Fall?