Let’s Do Some Leaf-Peeping From Space

Thanks to the roughly 23-degree tilt in Earth’s axis, the days are now growing shorter and colder in the northern hemisphere. That means deciduous trees are shedding their green chlorophyll and giving us a peek at the reds, oranges, golds, and browns they’ve been hiding all year. While peak leaf-peeping season depends on latitude and weather conditions throughout the year, you don’t have to travel far to see the best autumn hues.

In fact, you don’t have to travel at all. NASA satellites observe the Earth year-round and we’ve collected some of the best photos they’ve snapped of brilliant fall foliage. Subscribe to our free newsletter.