THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

The term “Dog Days” traditionally refers to a period of particularly hot and humid weather occurring during the summer months of July and August in the Northern Hemisphere.

This period of sweltering weather coincides with the year’s heliacal (meaning “at sunrise”) rising of Sirius, the Dog Star. Sirius is part of the constellation Canis Majoris—the “Greater Dog”—which is where Sirius gets its canine nickname, as well as its official name, Alpha Canis Majoris. Sirius is the brightest star in the sky, not including our own Sun.

In ancient Greece and Rome, the Dog Days were believed to be a time of drought, bad luck, and unrest, when dogs and men alike would be driven mad by the extreme heat! Today, the phrase doesn’t conjure up such bad imagery. Instead, the Dog Days are associated purely with the time of summer’s peak temperatures and humidity.

Today, the Dog Days are a time to gather, swim, relax, and play at the Edgewood Club. Members and guests rush in to find relief from the heat and humidity. The pool has become a respite for all. Noises of summer are clear: children splashing, lifeguard whistles blowing, air horns and cheering at swim meets, sounds of court play, laughter and conversations abound. The Club is the place to be, and everyone wants to be here.

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