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It is Groundhog Day in the US – virtually.
The annual ritual held at Gobbler’s Knob, Pennsylvania, to see if a famous groundhog will emerge from his burrow and portend the end of winter will be held on Tuesday.
But this year, because of Covid-19, Groundhog Day – made famous in the 1993 film of the same name – will be off limits to the public and conducted virtually, with viewers able to watch online thanks to the Pennsylvania Tourism Office.
In an event dating back to 1887, each year on February 2 onlookers have made their way to the hill, near the town of Punxsutawney, north-east of Pittsburgh, to watch for a sign of the end of winter from a groundhog.
Published February 2, 2021 •
Updated on February 2, 2021 at 10:13 am
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There will be six more weeks of winter, Punxsutawney Phil predicted as he emerged from his burrow on a snowy Tuesday morning to perform his Groundhog Day duties
The spectacle that is Groundhog Day at Gobbler s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and Staten Island Zoo are all virtual this year
The event has its origin in a German legend that says if a furry rodent casts a shadow on Feb. 2, winter continues. If not, spring comes early
There will be six more weeks of winter, Punxsutawney Phil predicted as he emerged from his burrow on a snowy Tuesday morning to perform his Groundhog Day duties.
It is Groundhog Day in the US – virtually.
The annual ritual held at Gobbler’s Knob, Pennsylvania, to see if a famous groundhog will emerge from his burrow and portend the end of winter will be held on Tuesday.
But this year, because of Covid-19, Groundhog Day – made famous in the 1993 film of the same name – will be off limits to the public and conducted virtually, with viewers able to watch online thanks to the Pennsylvania Tourism Office.
In an event dating back to 1887, each year on February 2 onlookers have made their way to the hill, near the town of Punxsutawney, north-east of Pittsburgh, to watch for a sign of the end of winter from a groundhog.
As if the heavy snowfall in the northeast wasn t enough of an indicator, we re in for six more weeks of winter, says Punxsutawney Phil.
The legendary groundhog emerged from his snowy hole on Gobbler s Knob Tuesday morning and saw his shadow, meaning that, per tradition, an extra few weeks of winter is the cards this year. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow
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The annual festivities in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania were virtual and livestreamed this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving Phil without his usual crowd of thousands on hand to celebrate the 135th Groundhog Day.