Groundhog Day 2012

Posted by NG Kids in News Bites on February 2, 2012
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Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow when he came out of his tree stump this morning in Pennsylvania. According to the legend, if Phil sees his shadow, we should expect six more weeks of winter weather. If Phil does not see his shadow, spring is just around the corner.

Read more about Punxsutawney Phil on National Geographic News.

Learn about groundhogs on National Geographic.

Photograph by Gene J. Puskar, AP

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Comments

  1. madd style
    February 3, 2012, 11:50 am

    Why does the groundhog have to see it’s shadow?!?!

  2. sugermama954
    February 3, 2012, 4:32 pm

    aww so cute

  3. RayWash
    February 4, 2012, 7:32 am

    Punxsatawney Phil is so cute! But did you notice that he’s surounded by lights. It’s almost like they really want him to see his shadow and bring us 6 more weeks of winter!

  4. barnowl24601
    February 5, 2012, 4:04 am

    I think this is just some sort of superstition!!!
    why should anyone believe such a tale!!

    barnowl24601:)

  5. barnowl24601
    February 15, 2012, 3:12 am

    Ya, I believe with madd style- why does the ground hog have to see his shadow?!
    :•{) – guy with moustach ;D

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