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The End of Summer: Embracing the Last of the Dog Days As the sun begins its slow descent towards the horizon, casting longer shadows and cooler breezes, we find ourselves at the bittersweet end of summer. The “dog days of summer,” a term that conjures images of sweltering heat and lazy afternoons, are drawing to a close. But where did this curious phrase originate, and what makes August such a fascinating month?