when does groundhog come out

The famous Groundhog Day groundhog (like Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania) comes out on the morning of February 2 each year to “predict” the weather.

Quick Scoop: When does the groundhog come out?

• The groundhog’s appearance is part of Groundhog Day, celebrated every year on February 2 in the United States and Canada.

• Traditionally, the groundhog emerges from its burrow shortly after sunrise, during a morning ceremony with crowds, cameras, and officials watching.

• If it “sees” its shadow (clear, sunny morning), folklore says there will be six more weeks of winter; if not (cloudy), it means an early spring.

So if you’re planning to watch, think early morning on February 2, around sunrise, when the groundhog is brought out for the official prediction. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.