Punxsutawney Phil (/ ˌ p ʌ ŋ k s ə ˈ t ɔː n i /) is a groundhog residing in Young Township near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, United States, who is the central figure in Punxsutawney's annual Groundhog Day celebration.

6 days ago · Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 139th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on ...

Feb 2, 2025 · Phil, the world's most famous groundhog, saw his shadow on Sunday. Punxsutawney Phil woke up on Sunday and saw his shadow, meaning we are destined for six more weeks of winter, according to legend ...

6 days ago · Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog weather watcher, was pulled from his warm burrow this morning and saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. Each February 2, on Groundhog Day ...

Feb 1, 2025 · Groundhog Day predictions about the coming of spring put the spotlight on Punxsutawney Phil every Feb. 2, but celebrating the midpoint between the shortest and darkest day of the year and the spring equinox has ancient roots in European agricultural life.

Jan 22, 2025 · Every February 2, the “faithful followers of Phil” gather early in the morning to watch Phil emerge from his burrow. His “prediction” is announced to the crowd, and it’s typically met with lots of excitement.

The Official Website of Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil’s Prognostications have drawn the attention and praise of thousands of his faithful followers who now flock to Gobblers Knob each year from around the world.

6 days ago · In 1998, a groundhog club leader wearing a $4,000 groundhog suit reported being assaulted by a half-dozen young men. Alcohol is now prohibited at Gobbler’s Knob, Phil’s spot some 80 miles (123 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh. A groundhog, trying to predict the weather. Possibly. (Marumari) Does Phil have any competition?

Jan 31, 2025 · The weather-predicting groundhog celebrity has met two presidents and drinks a life-extending elixir: "Our Phil is like, probably 139 years old," Groundhog Club Inner Circle President Tom Dunkel says.

Jan 31, 2025 · Every February, thousands of people gather in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to watch a groundhog named Phil. When Punxsutawney Phil is brought out of his den and he sees his shadow, it...