Yes, but don't count on what the groundhog predicted-- his reputation for accuracy isn't very good. The tradition of Groundhog Day goes back to a publicity stunt that first took place in 1886. Since then, "Punxsutawney Phil" has made 131 predictions, but they proved correct only 39% of the time.
the groundhog's name is Punxsutawney Phil and he lives in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, USA
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Punxsutawney Phil. It is believed that on February 2nd (Groundhog Day) Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog comes out of his hole on Gobbler's Knob - in front of thousands of followers from all over the world - to predict the weather for the rest of winter. According to legend, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring.
For 2011, there was no shadow, Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early Spring.
It is Phil that is the name of the 1st groundhog.
Punxsutawney Phil
Groundhog Phil's full name is Punxsutawney Phil. He is the most famous groundhog and is the star of the annual Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to tradition, Phil's weather prediction is based on whether he sees his shadow on February 2nd.
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Supposedly when Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow winter will continue for six more weeks.
In the 1970s, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day in the years 1972, 1975, and 1976. These occasions are celebrated by fans of the tradition as heralding an early spring. The other years in the decade featured Phil seeing his shadow, predicting a longer winter.
Punxsutawney Phil Sowerby is a groundhog that lives in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. On February 2 of every year Phil predicts six more weeks of winter like weather he does not see his shadow
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