09/22/2026
π HAPPY FIRST DAY OF FALL, Y'ALL! π
Did you know today is officially the first day of fall? ππ
Today is the Fall Equinox, which means we're entering the season when the days start getting shorter and the nights longer. πβοΈπ
But here's the cool partβ¦ why do the leaves actually change colors? π€
πΏ During the growing season, leaves are packed with chlorophyll, which gives them their green color. As daylight decreases and temperatures begin to change, trees stop producing as much chlorophyll. The green fades, revealing other pigments that were already in the leavesβhello, yellow, orange, and red! ππβ€οΈ
So the next time you see a tree turning bright red or orange, remember: there's some science behind that fall aesthetic. π¬π
Happy Fall, Dragons! ππ