The dog days of summer are typically considered to be the 20 days before and after the star Sirius rises and sets with the sun, which is from July 3 to August 11. The term comes from the Latin dies caniculares, which translates to “days of the dog star”. The ancient Romans believed that Sirius, also known as the “Dog Star” because it’s the brightest star in Canis Major (Large Dog), added heat to the sun and made for hotter summers. However, the actual cause of the dog days of summer’s heat is the tilt of the Earth.
Due to SUVs or gas stoves?
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