Fall Foliage Update: Fall leaf color has arrived downtown! The square is starting to glow with golds, oranges, and reds as the mountains surrounding us burst into full fall beauty. We’re nearing peak color soon, so grab your boots, cameras, and cozy vibes and come experience the magic of Autumn in the heart of the Georgia mountains. 🍂 | Discover Dahlonega, Georgia

28K views · 350 reactions | Why do leaves change color in the fall? From vivid reds to golden yellows, the science behind autumn’s colors reveals how weather, tree species and chemistry combine to create the seasonal spectacle. https://bit.ly/3K6G1j7 | AccuWeather | Facebook

Why do leaves change color in the fall? 🍁Here's the science behind the vibrant fall colors and what triggers leaf color changes! The main reason for the eye-popping color change is not autumn’s chilly weather but sunlight. . .or rather, the lack of daylight. Day and night are roughly equal in length on the autumnal equinox in late September, but afterward, nights are growing longer and days shorter. As the autumn days shrink, the reduced daylight tells deciduous plants that it’s time to stop ga