Every winter Yosemite National Park becomes the stage for one of nature’s most riveting optical illusions: a magnificent waterfall that for a brief moment appears to be made of pure golden fire.

"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 ...

The natural phenomenon appears for only minutes at sunset, drawing photographers and visitors from across the country ...

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 ...

Between February 10 and 26, for a few minutes at sunset, Horsetail Fall glows like molten lava or cascading fire spilling down El Capitan. It is called the Yosemite "Firefall".

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 ...

Here’s how to see Yosemite’s famous Firefall this February, according to an expert. February gets bustling in Yosemite National Park thanks to a phenomenon nicknamed the “Firefall.” It’s when sunset ...

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 ...