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As green chlorophyll fades from trees and plants each autumn, other pigments color Earth’s landscapes. Satellites take leaf-peeping to a whole new level.
Majestic Color on the Michigan Mitten
Published October 25, 2024
Autumn color still clung to northern parts of the state in late October 2024.
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Autumn in Northern Mongolia
Published October 7, 2024
Larch-filled forests turned from green to gold around Lake Hövsgöl in September 2024.
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Watching for Color in the Wasatch Back
Published November 13, 2023
The eastern side of the Wasatch Range in autumn displays abundant reds and oranges, followed by vibrant yellows.
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Fall Color in the Cuyahoga Valley
Published November 6, 2023
Forests of maples and oaks show their brilliant autumn hues in northeast Ohio’s national park.
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Warm Autumn Hues on Kodiak Island
Published October 11, 2023
The Alaskan tundra puts on a fleeting display of color before the snows fall and bears hibernate.
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Snow on the Upper Peninsula
Published October 24, 2022
A snowstorm dropped a temporary blanket of white in Michigan amid the region’s colorful fall foliage.
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Autumn in the Adirondacks
Published October 15, 2022
Vibrant leaf color in northeast New York has not disappointed leaf-peepers.
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Autumn Transformation in Southern Norway
Published September 22, 2022
On the final day of summer, much of the region’s vegetation had already turned from green to autumnal brown and gold.
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Leaf Hunting in Japan
Published November 30, 2021
Momijiari can last into early December in the country’s southern regions.
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Falling For Corn
Published November 4, 2021
More than one third of the world’s maize (corn) crop is grown in the United States, and the largest share comes from a swath of land across the Midwest.
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Russia’s Golden Autumn
Published October 22, 2021
Primorsky Krai, in the Russian Far East, displays some of the planet’s most striking fall color.
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Autumn in Sault Ste. Marie
Published October 11, 2021
The oldest city in North America’s Great Lakes region is surrounded by areas of stunning seasonal color.
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