Even after astrology and its influence on health and agriculture waned in importance, the "dog days" continues to be vaguely applied to the hottest days of the summer, with its attendant …

Aug 18, 2025 · The Dog Days of Summer run from July 3 to August 11 each year. Far more than a modern saying, the phrase comes from ancient skywatchers who noticed that the brightest …

Sep 26, 2025 · On July 23rd, specifically, it is in conjunction with the Sun, and because the star is so bright, the ancient Romans believed it actually gave off heat and added to the Sun’s …

Apr 18, 2025 · Keeping with the canine theme, the phrase "dog days of summer" is actually a reference to Sirius (the Dog Star) which is part of the constellation, Canis Major (the Greater …

Dec 4, 2025 · “The dog days of summer” may seem to refer to the hottest days of the year, but the origin of the phrase is actually a little more astrological in nature.

Aug 5, 2015 · The ancient Greeks noticed that summer’s most intense heat occurred during the approximate 40-day period in the early summer when Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, rose …

Jul 17, 2025 · The term "dog days" refers to a period of summer when it's hot and humid outside, according to Old Farmer's Almanac. The dog days occur during July and August in the …

Jul 2, 2025 · The term “dog days of summer” refers to the hottest, most sweltering part of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere, this period officially falls between July 3 and August 11, …

Oct 31, 2025 · People might assume the dog days of summer refer to sleepy pets sprawled on the sidewalk, but the phrase traces back to ancient astronomy and Sirius, one of the brightest …

Aug 14, 2025 · Historically, from mid-July through August in the Northern Hemisphere, Sirius rose alongside the sun. The Romans and the Greeks referred to this time as “dies caniculares” and …