US EditionThe History Behind Dog Days of Summer
NORTHERN HEMISPHERE, JUL 16 – Ancient Romans believed Sirius, the Dog Star, added to summer heat during its conjunction with the Sun around July 23, marking the hottest days known as the Dog Days of Summer.
- Earlier this month, the Dog Days of Summer span July 3 to August 11, according to Farmer’s Almanac.
- On July 23, Sirius reaches conjunction with the Sun, and ancient Romans believed Sirius actually gave off heat and added to the Sun’s warmth, causing hot summer days.
- According to Farmer’s Almanac, `The phrase is actually a reference to the fact that, during this time, the Sun occupies the same region of the sky as Sirius, the brightest star visible from any part of Earth and part of the constellation Canis Major, the Greater Dog,` and musicians like Florence and the Machine, Taylor Swift, Bon Iver, and Atlanta Rhythm Section have referenced the Dog Days in songs.
- Pet care during peak summer demands water, rest breaks and surface checks, as test hot pavement with the back of your hand to protect dog paw pads.
- Next time someone references the Dog Days of Summer, you’ll know why they’re so named, as some debate exists over its definition, but it refers to the hottest days of summer.
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Ali Peterson // Shutterstock The history behind dog days of summer We often hear people refer to “the dog days of summer,” but does anyone really know what that means? Oliie did some digging to help people celebrate the dog days of summer (and impress barbeque guests with a little history lesson.) What Are the Dog Days of Summer? There is some debate about this, but the time period generally refers to the hottest days of summer. You know, when t…
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