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    Fall leaves of Michigan captured from space in satellite image

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    As the temperatures drop, almost every block has leaves changing colors and spooky decorations — Fall is in full effect in Michigan.

    In the satellite image taken from space by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on October 19, a landscape of greenery ranging from red to orange to yellow can be seen across the Great Lakes State.

    The various tree species in Michigan each display their own unique color patterns. Michigan State University.

    “Each fall, the maples of the northern Lower Peninsula display bright reds and oranges, while aspen and larch add patches of yellow. In this scene, the wispy cloud-covered Upper Peninsula displays similar colors.” NASA’s Earth Observatory. “Towards the south, tree species include sassafras, hickory and black gum, as well as those seen further north. Conifers throughout the state provide a uniform green backdrop.”

    The onset of fall colors in Michigan can vary by year and location. Usually leaves begin to change color in mid-to-late September, but in some areas vibrant leaves may remain visible until late October.

    The Oct. 19 satellite photo shows leaves in northern Michigan at or near peak color, particularly along the Lake Michigan shoreline near Petoskey and Traverse City. Many other parts of the state, including Detroit, appear to have already passed the peak.

    The image was captured by the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite on the NOAA-20 satellite, which “collects images and radiometric data used to provide information about Earth’s clouds, atmosphere, oceans, and land surfaces,” according to NOAA.

    More: Michigan’s fall colors are at their peak: What you need to know, the best scenic drives

    More: Here’s when Michigan’s fall colors are predicted to be at their peak

    For this week, Smokey Mountains fall foliage map predicted that all of Michigan must have passed its vegetation peak — however, since the science behind fall foliage forecast maps is not 100% accurate, some colorful leaves may still be visible in some areas.

    Nour Rahal is a trending and breaking news reporter. Email him at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @nrahal1.

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