According to a tradition dating back to 1887, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow when summoned from his stump, it means there will be another six weeks of winter - but if doesn't, the US can expect an early spring.
A ground hog named Punxsutawney Phil has revealed his annual weather prediction, in a Groundhog Day event in Pennsylvania.
His"inner circle" is made of up local officials who care for and feed the groundhog, as well as plan events for him. It originated from a German legend about a furry rodent, and according to records that date back to 1887, Phil has predicted winter more than 100 times.It's the third year in a row that Phil has predicted six more weeks of winter, after seeing his shadow in 2021 and 2022.The tradition also spawned a film, Groundhog Day, in which a weatherman, played by Bill Murray, is sent to Punxsutawney on an assignment, only to wake up every morning and relive the same day over, and over again.
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