Yosemite Firefall: There is a seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park in the American state of California, which is known as Horsetail Fall. At a certain time of the year, the falling streams of this waterfall appear to be glowing with red-orange light, as if they are on fire, hence it can be called the most unique waterfall in the world. However, the secret of this amazing sight is very shocking. Let us know about it.
A video of Yosemite Falls has been posted on the social media platform This effect can be seen only from mid to late February. With clear skies and adequate flow from the snowpack, the waterfall lights up for a few minutes at sunset.’
What is the mystery of Yosemite Firefall?
As Sfgate.com reports, Yosemite Firefall is a natural optical illusion that occurs when the rays of the setting sun hit the falling streams of Horsetail Falls at just the right angle, creating a reddish-orange glow that makes the waterfall appear as if Looks as if it is on fire. A large number of people come here to see this incident.
Actually, the backlight of sunset creates this illusion. When people take pictures of it, they wonder whether the Yosemite Firefall is actually made of fire.
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When is Yosemite Firefall visible?
The best time to see the Yosemite Firefalls is mid to late February. This natural phenomenon can be seen every year from 10 to 27 February. When the sun sets around 5:30 pm, its light hits the waterfall. This amazing view is visible only for 3 minutes at that location, hence people start gathering in Yosemite National Park from 4 o’clock in the evening to see it.
