Groundhog Day is almost here: What to know about the rodent, the shadow, and the weather
The day eventually evolved into what we know it today. In 1886, Groundhog Day was acknowledged for the first time in Punxsutawney by a local newspaper, Weathers Wags, according to the club. In 1887, the first official pilgrimage to see Phil on Gobbler’s Knob while he made his predictions were made.
When is Groundhog Day 2025? When is the last day of winter? What to know
Winter ends on Spring Equinox, which falls this year on Thursday, March 20. The equinox occurs when the sun is directly above the equator, resulting in nearly equal daylight and night hours.
Groundhog Day 2025: Here's Punxsutawney Phil's Prediction
Before a huge crowd filled with excitement and anticipation, and bundled up against temperatures in the 20s, the groundhog known as Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Sunday morning in central Pennsylvania. That means we could see six more weeks of winter , at least according to Groundhog Day lore.
Get ready for Groundhog Day: What it means if he sees his shadow, everything to know
The tradition of a groundhog predicting the weather has spanned centuries. Here is what you need to know about Punxsutawney Phil and Groundhog Day.
Groundhog Day 2025: Did the Georgia groundhog see his shadow? What about Punxsutawney Phil
Gen. Beauregard Lee is the Georgia groundhog. Punxsutawney Phil is the national groundhog. Did they see their shadows? Here's what happened.
Punxsutawney Phil marks 1st Groundhog Day as a father
The famous groundhog and his partner Phyllis welcomed two baby groundhogs -- also called pups, kits or cubs -- in March 2024, making Punxsutawney Phil the first prophetic groundhog to do so since 1886, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Groundhog predicts 6 more weeks of winter on his annual day
In an annual tradition, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow during the annual Groundhog Day on Feb. 2 in central Pennsylvania. That means six more weeks of winter.
Groundhog Day 2025: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow
(WTAJ) — Each year Punxsutawney Phil predicts whether there will be six more weeks of winter or early spring when he emerges from his home in Gobbler’s Knob on Groundhog Day. It’s official!
Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, handlers say, predicting six more weeks of wintry weather
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Sunday and predicted six more weeks of wintry weather, his top-hatted handlers announced to a raucus, record-sized crowd at Gobbler’s Knob
Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsutawney attended by tens of thousands of people from around the world
Tens of thousands of people gathered on Gobbler’s Knob on Sunday to catch a glimpse of the world-famous Punxsutawney Phil as he made his yearly prediction as to when spring may arrive here in the U.S.
2025 holidays: From Groundhog Day to Strawberry Day, here's what to celebrate in February
Find the perfect excuse to celebrate this February! Discover a list of fun holidays happening throughout the month.
Groundhogs aren't the only prognosticators on Groundhog Day. Here's how accurate they are
Groundhog Day is all about getting a weather report from a groundhog (or something else). Here's how accurate those ...
Beneath the surface, Groundhog Day’s deep roots predate Punxsutawney Phil
Gloria McGowan of Williamsport, Ind., center, watches the festivities while waiting for Punxsutawney Phil, the weather ...
‘Groundhog Day’ movie: 10 facts about the film that will leave you shocked | Groundhog Day 2025
From unexpected animal encounters to last-minute scene additions, uncover the fascinating stories behind the making of this ...