Welcome the 1st of October 2026

The useful part

October glows on every cheek, October shines in every eye, While up the hill and down the dale Her crimson banners fly. ~ Elaine Goodale Eastman (1863–1953) ~ The Leaves They Are a-Changin' With the autumnal equinox in late September, many leaves begin to change, but have you ever wondered why do leaves change colours? Did you know that Autumn/Fall's vivid colours are actually hidden underneath summer's green?

How it works

• The main reason for the colour change is not autumn's chilly weather, but light—or rather, the lack of it.
• Trees with a lot of direct sunlight will produce red leaves, while other trees may turn yellow, orange, or brown.
• About October Sitting square in between September and November, October is the tenth month of the Gregorian calendar.
• October is seen by many to be a time of real seasonal change, both in the northern and southern hemispheres.

Details worth keeping

As we say goodbye to September it's time to say hello to October.