Firefall In Yosemite 2024. The yosemite firefall occurs on february evenings when light from the setting sun strikes horsetail fall at just the right angle, causing the waterfall to glow like a flame. Here’s what you need to know regarding the park’s reservation requirements, what conditions are needed to see the full “firefall” effect, and the history of the original yosemite firefall and the connection to horsetail fall.
A summary of tips for shooting yosemite firefall. Firefall over glacier point (left) and horsetail fall illuminated by sunset (right).