About Today: Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Today's the first official day of fall, which means that day and night are equal in length, and my insistence on wearing boots and wool will start to look normal pretty soon. Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall? When I was a kid, I really thought that fairies painted the leaves in the fall. I'm not sure what I thought the leaf-painting fairies were up to, before September. Maybe they were away at the beach or something. A Guide to Fall Colors Do Paper Chromatography and See Leaf Pigments See More About:  chemistry faqs  autumn foliage  how things work How Leaves Change Color This detailed explanation of how leaves change colors includes cross sections of leaves. Which will thrill you, if you're a nerd like me. Which Chemicals Cause Which Colors? Top 4 Fall Tree Leaf Guides, Reviewed See More About:  fall colors  autumn leaves  tree leaf color change Fall Leaf Colors by Tree Species Different species of trees turn different colors. My favorites are red-leafed trees like red oaks. Catching the Fall Color Wave Identify America's 100 Most Common Trees See More About:  fall colors  tree leaf viewing  autumn leaves Photos of the Most Colorful Tree Species I'm thinking of wallpapering my cube with these pictures, so I can pretend I'm in the woods. (Bonus: There won't be any bears.) The Best Fall Color Webcams The Best US Places to See Fall Color See More About:  fall colors  autumn leaves  tree leaf viewing Today Ads Fall Leaves Fall Leaf Leaf Season Fall Foliage Science Featured Articles Can You Take Off for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? Satellite to Return to Earth on Friday 12 Social Media Tools for Small Business Movie Review: 'Abduction' What Does Ragweed Look Like? Eat Your Way Through Paris   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement