Captivating Firefall At Yosemite National Park: Photo Of The Day

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA — Mike Jay photographed the incredible firefall in Yosemite National Park. The phenomenon happens when "the sunlight streams through the thin sliver of Horsetail Falls, turning it molten orange," according to the Park Service. The fleeting glow occurs about 5 to 15 minutes before sunset and the Park Service warns that a single cloud can ruin the effect.

Mike took this photo on an iPhone 15 Pro.

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