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The term "dog days of summer" originates from the star Sirius in the Canis Major constellation, historically believed to ...
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 ...
Saturn rises around midnight, and Venus around 2 a.m. Jupiter is low in the east before dawn; Venus is brighter and whiter.
You've heard the phrase "Dog Days of Summer," but you'd be surprised to learn it has nothing to do with our furry friends.
According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, this period lasts until August 10 and coincides ...
The dog days of summer refer to the hottest, muggiest days of the season—learn the origin and meaning behind the phrase.
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 ...
So, pour a glass of iced tea, settle into your recliner, surround yourself with all your wish books, magazines, DVDs and the TV remote, and for these next few “dog-day” weeks, continue to Explore ...
Is it hot enough for you? Are you out watering the garden twice a day? Could you fry an egg on the hood of your car? Is your ...
Ollie takes a look at the origin of the phrase "the dog days of summer" influenced by the Dog Star, Sirius, and also suggests ways to keep dogs cool.