Yes, Yosemite Firefall is essentially a stunning optical illusion created by nature. For a fleeting two-week window in mid-to-late February, when the light at sunset hits Yosemite's Horsetail Fall ...

This lava-like visual is only seen when the conditions are perfect, and the sunset aligns with the waterfall just right. Firefall at Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park on Feb. 5 ...

AFP via Getty Images 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.

For a few minutes before sunset, the sunlight reflects off the water, turning it into a vibrant orange and red streak, ...

a fleeting evening spectacle known as the “firefall.” The effect is finicky, requiring superb conditions: The sunset must catch the 1,000-foot-tall Horsetail Fall just right to illuminate the ...

For a couple weeks in winter, just before sunset, the light hits in such a way that the water glows gold and yellow, like lava. They call it the "firefall." It only lasts a few minutes and ...

The "firefall" on El Capitan in Yosemite National ... the face of El Capitan and illuminated spectacularly by a February sunset, has captured the interest of millions and drawn flocks of park ...

This lava-like visual is only seen when the conditions are perfect, and the sunset aligns with the waterfall just right. Even with perfect conditions and clear skies, Firefall only happens for a ...