How Do You Tell If A Groundhog Sees Its Shadow?
Since the 1840s, the groundhog has represented a symbol of spring, and every February 2 most of North America waits eagerly to see if the groundhog spots its own shadow. If it does, winter will continue for another 6 weeks. If it doesn’t, then an early spring is around the corner. Take a trip to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on February 2 to participate in the annual Groundhog Day festivities. The celebration begins before dawn, leading up to when the world’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, is led from his cage to look for his shadow. The official proclamation is usually made by 7 a.m., with plenty of crowds and media coverage present. Watch the Groundhog Day celebration, and Punxsutawney Phil’s proclamation, live on television every February 2. Most of the major television and news channels carry the event so that you can tell whether Phil saw his shadow in Pennsylvania that morning. Investigate other Groundhog Day celebrations across North America to tell whether each regional
