Groundhog Sees Shadow

1 day agogroundhog day, observed on february 2, is a traditional event intended to predict how much longer winter will last in the united states and canada. According to folklore, if a groundhog emerges. 22 hours agopunxsutawney phil, the groundhog weather icon, made his prediction on monday morning.

It derives from the pennsylvania dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and winter will go on for six more weeks; 21 hours agoon monday morning, punxsutawney phil emerged from his burrow and made his annual groundhog day prediction. The groundhog does not literally “see” its shadow.

1 day agogroundhog day, held every feb. According to tradition, if the groundhog sees its shadow, winter will last for six more weeks; 23 hours agodid the groundhog see his shadow?

22 hours agothe tradition, which dates back 140 years, holds that if a groundhog leaves its burrow and sees its shadow, it will scurry back inside and winter will continue for six more weeks. The groundhog's shadow on feb. A sunny day means the groundhog will see his shadow — this.

Jan 21, 2026according to tradition, if the groundhog looks at its shadow and then goes back to its den, there are six more weeks of winter left.