by Guisela Chiarella
As autumn settles in, trees across the region are transforming into a blaze of color — but what causes this seasonal spectacle? It all comes down to sunlight and temperature. As days grow shorter and nights longer, the green pigment in leaves breaks down, revealing the reds, oranges, and yellows that were always there. The most vivid displays happen when warm, sunny days are followed by crisp, cool nights. So as you admire the changing landscape, don’t forget — daylight saving time ends this Sunday, October 26, when clocks turn back one hour.
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