As he has since 1886, Punxsutawney Phil will soon take center stage and determine whether spring is on its way or if winter will stick around for a little bit longer. Groundhog Day â also commonly referred to as Groundhog's Day and Groundhogs Day â is on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Early that morning, Phil will emerge from his burrow in a stump on Gobbler's Knob. If Phil sees his shadow, it will mean six more weeks of winter. But if he doesn't see his shadow, it means spring isn't far off. Here's how to watch Though the annual tradition dates back more than 100 years, this year (Phil's 135th annual prediction) will look a bit different thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.