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Groundhog Day · PunxsutawneyPunxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of winter after emerging from his burrow Thursday.
Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Day prediction: 6 more weeks of winter
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Groundhog DayPunxsutawney Phil sees his shadow a lot, 105 times, 20 times he did not and ten times there was no report. The date Feb. 2 is halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. The Winter Solstice is Dec. 21 while March 20 is the Spring Equ inox.
What is Groundhog day, why is it a thing?
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Groundhog DayIt's Groundhog Day, and as folklore goes, a groundhog will emerge from its burrow. Shubenacadie Sam kicks off Canada's first prediction shortly after sunrise over Nova Scotia. Ontario's Wiarton Willie's hosts in South Bruce Peninsula say the groundhog is once again white-furred as per local legend.
Groundhog Day: Furry forecasters make their spring prognostications
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Groundhog Day · PennsylvaniaThe annual event in Punxsutawney originated from a German legend about a furry rodent. According to folklore, if he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, spring comes early. New York City's Staten Island Chuck will also make his prediction Thursday.
Groundhog Day 2023: Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?
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BooksPunxsutawney, Pennsylvania, is the epicenter for Groundhog Day. Phil's handlers said that the groundhog has forecast six more weeks of winter. In the past 10 years, Phil has only been accurate 40% of the time.Above average temps are forecast for the eastern U.S. in February.
How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast?
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Groundhog DayGroundhog Day was originally celebrated with ... a badger? The holiday evolved over centuries as it was observed by different groups, from the Celts to Germans to the Pennsylvania Dutch. Many sources claim that the original Groundhog Day took place in 1887, when residents of Punxsutawney set out to Gobbler's Knob.
The bizarre history of Groundhog Day
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