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Punxsutawney Phil

Punxsutawney Phil is a legendary groundhog in Pennsylvania, known for a tradition called "Groundhog Day" on February 2nd. According to folklore, if Phil sees his shadow when emerging from his burrow, there will be six more weeks of winter; if not, spring arrives early. Each year, a crowd gathers for the event, and Phil's prediction is announced by a special group called the Inner Circle. While it's a fun cultural tradition rather than a scientific forecast, it remains a popular symbol of weather folklore in the United States.