In Pictures: Nature changes palette as astronomical autumn begins

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The UK has been enjoying a spectacular autumn show as the change of seasons brought a host of new colours to enjoy in nature.

While a hint of summer remains across parts of the UK with temperatures still high for the time of year, today is officially the start of astronomical autumn, which is defined by the Earth’s axis and orbit around the Sun. It will end on December 21.

Autumn weather
A man walking his dog at Buttermere in the Lake District (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Autumn weather
Mist over Derwentwater and Keswick in the Lake District (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Autumn weather
A steamer approaches Pooley Bridge on Ullswater in Cumbria (Owen Humphreys/PA)

The Milky Way seen behind South Stack lighthouse
The Milky Way seen behind South Stack lighthouse (Peter Byrne/PA)

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