"Firefall" occurs when the sun is setting as beams of sunlight shine down on Horsetail Fall at a particular angle. As it does, the water shines bright and looks like a river of molten lava from a ...

Every year from mid- to late February, the setting sun hits Yosemite's Horsetail Fall along the eastern edge of the soaring El Capitan at just the right angle, creating the illusion that the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A view of firefall during sunset at Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park on Feb. 20, 2025. (Anadolu / Getty Images) Yosemite ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Open year-round, Yosemite National Park offers winter sports like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowy hikes. Put safety ...

For a few weeks in February, a spectacular sight draws crowds of visitors to Yosemite National Park. Each day, just before sunset, Horsetail Fall on the eastern edge of El Capitan gets a back-lit glow ...

The Firefall typically occurs between February 10 and February 27, though the exact timing varies each year slightly based on weather and snow conditions. On successful evenings, the glow usually ...

What a cool thing to be able to witness!