The Firefall typically occurs from mid to late February, beginning 5 to 15 minutes before sunset. The best viewing spots ...

Firefall happens in the winter, when Horsetail Fall is flowing and the sunset hits the waterfall just right. The phenomenon doesn't last long each year. Just for a few weeks, typically in February.

On February 15, 2016, neuropsychologist and National Geographic Your Shot member Sangeeta Dey snapped this photograph of Yosemite National Park's Horsetail waterfall, illuminated by the sunset.

They call it the "firefall." It only lasts a few minutes and conditions have to be perfect, so it's elusive to catch. Even a single stray cloud can block the light and ruin the moment.

Nature can be pretty lit. A breathtaking “firefall” illuminated Yosemite National Park Wednesday when the sunset light on a waterfall made it appear like a trickle of a flame.

The annual Firefall from Horsetail Fall in Yosemite Valley glows after the sun has disappeared below the horizon. Conditions need to be just right for the glow: Skies must be clear just as the sun ...

February 10–12, 2023; February 17–19, 2023; February 24–26, 2023 ; Park officials said the Firefall is no longer a hidden gem in Yosemite. “Historically, the sunset backlight on Horsetail ...

This year, the chaos surrounding Firefall — and resulting damage to the area of the park where visitors gather to behold it — has some conservation-minded Yosemite tour guides opting out of ...

You can visit Horsetail Fall this weekend, Feb. 22 and 23, to get a last look at Firefall. This lava-like visual is only seen when the conditions are perfect, and the sunset aligns with the ...

The annual Firefall from Horsetail Fall in Yosemite Valley glows after the sun has disappeared below the horizon. Conditions need to be just right for the glow: Skies must be clear just as the sun ...