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Monday, August 11, 2025

"Dog Days of Summer" Officially Come to a Close Today

Today, Monday, August 11, is the last day of the 40-day period known as "The Dog Days of Summer" in the Northern Hemisphere. It lasts from July 3 through August 11 and includes the 20 days before and 20 days after the alignment of Sirius, the dog star, with the Sun.

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) August 11, 2025 at 6:41 AM

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