Pat Shingleton for July 31, 2008
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In previous Weather News articles, I’ve noted that in ancient times, evening entertainment included gazing at the stars. “Earthlings” would enjoy a star-studded sky, creating images of animals by “connecting the dots.” The Chinese created images different from Native Americans. Constellations now referenced by astronomers were mapped out from our European ancestors. From late July into August, Sirius, the “dog star,” tags along with the sun as it rises and sets. Egyptians believed the heat of this star added to the sun’s heat. Romans believed the star was so bright the Earth received its heat as theories evolved that summer heat drove dogs mad thus the legend of the “dog days” of summer.
Fastcast: Muggy.
Fastcast: Muggy.
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