Watch: Punxsutawney Phil emerges for Groundhog Day
Summary
People gather every February 2nd in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to see a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil. According to tradition, if Phil sees his shadow, winter will last six more weeks; if not, spring will come soon.Key Facts
- The event takes place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
- This tradition started in the late 1880s.
- Punxsutawney Phil is the groundhog involved in the event.
- The belief is that if Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter.
- If Phil does not see his shadow, it means spring is on its way.
- Phil's weather predictions have about a 35% accuracy rate over the past 20 years, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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