Cool September Nights Do Something Beautiful to Apples
Why do apples suddenly turn redder in September? Cool nights, sunny days and anthocyanins create fall’s beautiful apple blush—but red doesn’t always mean ripe.
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Don’t Pull Those Tomato Roots, The Fall Garden Cleanup Trick That Pays Off
There’s a better way to clean up your tomato garden that you will see the benefits of come springtime.
Millions of Birds Are Flying Overhead at Night Right Now—Here’s How to Witness the Great Fall Migration
Millions of birds are migrating south right now—and many are flying high overhead while we sleep. Here’s why fall migration happens at night, how birds navigate in the dark, and how you can help them along the way.
How Much Daylight Do We Lose in September? See the 2026 Map
September brings one of the year’s fastest changes in daylight. See how many minutes of sunshine cities across the U.S. lose during September 2026—and why northern locations like Seattle lose more than twice as much daylight as Miami.
2026 Fall Foliage Outlook: Where Autumn Color Should Shine — And Where It May Struggle
Where will fall color be best in 2026? Our Farmers’ Almanac Fall Foliage Outlook points to the central Appalachians for the strongest display, with generally good prospects across much of the East and Southeast, and more mixed or spotty conditions in parts of the West, Upper Midwest, and southern tier.
Why Fall Foliage Really Changes Color — And What Makes One Year Better Than Another
Why are fall colors brighter some years? Learn how sunshine, cool nights, rain, drought, frost, and temperature determine how brilliant autumn foliage becomes.
10 Signs in Nature That Fall Is Closer Than You Think
The calendar may still say summer, but nature is already dropping hints that autumn is on the way. Here are…
10 Early Signs of Fall in Nature
The calendar may still say summer, but nature doesn’t always seem to follow the calendar. Maybe acorns are suddenly pounding…
10 Signs From Nature of a Harsh and Cold Fall Ahead
For centuries, farmers, hunters, and gardeners looked to nature—not weather apps—for clues about the season ahead. While science doesn’t support…
December Birth Month: Symbols, Birthstones, Flowers, and Fun Facts
More December from the Almanac: December Birthstones (Turquoise, Tanzanite, Zircon) | December Full Cold Moon | The Winter Solstice December…
