Siriusly, It's The Dog Days Of Summer!
b'Ever wonder why we call it the Dog Days of Summer? Today on the show \\u2014 Emily gives Maddie an astronomical reason why we associate the sweltering heat of summer with the dog star, Sirius.
So, before the dog days are over, have a listen \\u2014 perhaps as you head out to the sky in search of the dog star.
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