Firefall is an American soft rock band that formed in Boulder, Colorado, in 1974. [1] It was founded by Rick Roberts, former member of the Flying Burrito Brothers, and Jock Bartley, who had been Tommy Bolin's replacement in Zephyr.

The Firefall is an event that takes place in 2178 after an asteroid predicted to be a near miss gets caught by the Moon's gravity and crashes into Earth. The catastrophe plummets mankind into a dark age known as the Nine Year Winter and many large governments, including that of the United States, collapse.

13 hours ago · The annual Firefall from Horsetail Fall in Yosemite Valley glows after the sun has disappeared below the horizon. Conditions need to be just right for the glow: Skies must be clear just as the sun ...

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Nov 16, 2024 · In late February, the 'Firefall' can be seen flowing over the edge of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. This natural phenomenon draws in visitors from all over who hope to witness the magic.

2 days ago · In recent years, a stunning sight in the depths of Yosemite National Park has grown rapidly in popularity. The “firefall” effect that occurs when Horsetail Fall is backlit by the sunset, creating what appears to be a flaming waterfall down the side of a mountain, is visible only in mid-to-late-February, leading to a sudden winter spark in crowds.

1 day ago · Firefall is the nexus of that battle. The site has seen a surge of popularity in the last decade, with Yosemite officials noting that they registered nearly 2,500 visitors on Feb. 19, 2022 .

Oct 16, 2024 · Yosemite's natural firefall at Horsetail Fall draws hundreds of photographers for a few weeks in February when the setting sun lights Horsetail Fall and turns the water a brilliant molten orange, reminiscent of the Glacier Point firefall.

Dec 13, 2022 · 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.

Jan 29, 2025 · Firefall returns to Yosemite in February, and two lodges are offering a way to bypass a new reservation system to view the ephemeral winter event.