'Firefall' at Yosemite National Park Brings Stunning Views

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(KNX 1070) - You've only got a few more days to see a winter phenomenon. 

Correspondent DeMarco Morgan has more on the stunning 'Firefall' in Yosemite National Park.

"Part of what makes this site so special is how brief it is. The phenomenon only lasts about five to 10 minutes right as the sun sets," he said. "Still, that's long enough to make a lasting impression."

This only happens through the end of February, when light from the setting sun hits the Horsetail Fall at just the right angle, turning it into what looks like a lava-spewing cascade.

The event was excitedly discussed on Twitter with various users and photography aficionados:

It's peak time for #Firefall! Each year during this time, the setting sun can hit Horsetail Falls at just the right angle to illuminate the water & make it appear to glow orange & red. Are you shooting Firefall this year? Share your photos using #NikonNoFilter! --: @nikhilsdomain pic.twitter.com/51vAdUSSLQ

— NikonUSA (@NikonUSA) February 19, 2019

Don’t go chasing waterfalls? --Sorry, TLC...but you can take several seats. ----‍♂️As the kids say, this be lit! ------ https://t.co/fLwrX106qK #Firefall

— Brad Carl (@FOX23BradCarl) February 20, 2019

For ~10 days each Feb, the setting sun lines up perfectly to light up Horsetail Falls on El Capitan, producing the "Firefall" phenomenon. The skies finally cleared after a series of snowtorms and the result was truly magical! @YosemiteNPS @NWSHanford #CAwx #firefall #yosemite pic.twitter.com/Otp5ng4h0v

— Rodney Chai (@RodneyChaiWX) February 20, 2019