The Horsetail waterfall?also known as the Fiery Waterfall in Yosemite?National Park, US, is a sight to behold; for anyone travelling to the US anytime soon, this should definitely be on your bucket-list.?
The breathtaking sight takes place exclusively in the month of February every year.?An incredible video apparently showing a river of fire falling down a cliff has gone viral on Twitter.
For those unaware, the phenomenon became popular in 1973 after National Geographic photographer Galen Rowell snapped a startling image of the glowing light.
The waterfall is actually a phenomenon that comes from?light-and-water, the setting sun strikes the waterfall in February and that's what gives the water the orange, lava-like glow.?Horsetail Fall tumbles about 2,000 feet down the eastern side of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley.?
But for those who are keen on witnessing this beauty, be warned, it lasts for a mere 10 minutes. And for the phenomenon to occur the conditions have to perfect. According to LA Times, 'Skies must be clear; the slightest haze or passing cloud around sunset time can ruin the effect.'
In 2020, the firefall is expected to be visible roughly between February 13 and 29, with the strongest light from February 19-22.?