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Hi, I'm Wesley Benson with more science news you can use.

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Why do leaves on some trees change from green like this to all the brilliant colors we see

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in autumn?

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Believe it or not, those beautiful colors are there all the time.

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Then why can't I see them?

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Because the chlorophyll in plant cells absorbs most of the sun's visible light, except for

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green, which is reflected back to your eyes.

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During autumn, there are fewer hours of sunshine, which cause chemical changes in plants.

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These changes cause chlorophyll to break down, and then the leaves no longer appear green.

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Now, all the other colors can be seen.

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So when the chlorophyll leaves, the leaves can show their true colors.

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Well, until next time, I'm Wesley Benson with more science news you can use.