Nov 6 - Why Leaves Change Color in Fall

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Scott Kuhn wrote last Saturday: "Leaves popping with color this weekend in North Georgia." Good morning!   Why leaves change color in fall The bright colors are wonderful to behold. But do they have some hidden purpose? More photos. 2018 ozone hole slightly bigger than average The ozone hole that forms in the upper atmosphere over Antarctica each September was slightly above average size in 2018, according to NOAA and NASA scientists. Watch a video. This giant flightless bird was nocturnal, possibly blind An elephant bird would be hard to miss today. At over 10 feet (3 meters) tall, this extinct bird is the largest known to science. But, while you looked up in awe, it’s likely that the big bird wouldn't be looking back. Read more. Fake image of Diwali still circulating This week is Diwali in India, celebrating the victory of Light over Darkness and marking the Hindu New Year. Every year at Diwali, we see this fake image circulating on social media. Sure enough, it is this year, too. Read more. Can you see the lights of Diwali from space? No. Read more.

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This week … Will you see Mercury? Mercury appears farthest from the sun on our sky's dome this evening. Those at southerly latitudes can see it best, as the evening sky darkens. Northern Hemisphere? Look near the sunset and use binoculars! Read more.

Sunburst on a fall morning Rasmi Syamalan said that where she is, in Ohio, it's been cool and sunny, with fall colors about to reach their peak. Submit your photo to EarthSky here! Did a friend forward EarthSkyNews to you? Click here to get your own subscription!

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