dog days of the summer

The phrase "dog days of the summer" refers to the hottest and most humid period of summer, typically occurring in July and August in the Northern Hemisphere. It originates from the ancient belief that during this time, the "Dog Star" Sirius, the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, would rise and set with the Sun, contributing to the extreme heat.


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