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Days until Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is celebrated annually on February 2 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and across America to forecast whether spring will arrive early or winter will last six more weeks.
Time remaining
5 months, 5 days remaining (157 total days).
Anchor date: Sunday, February 2, 2025 · next occurrence resolved automatically
Groundhog Day is in 0 years, 5 months, and 5 days (157 total days) — next date Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
Quick facts
- Date
- February 2 annually
- Famous prognosticator
- Punxsutawney Phil (Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania)
- Folklore rule
- If groundhog sees its shadow: 6 more weeks of winter; No shadow: Early spring
- Astronomical context
- Cross-quarter day (midpoint between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox)
- Historical origin
- Pennsylvania Dutch tradition derived from European Candlemas lore
How we calculate
Remaining time targets the next occurrence of this date (fixed calendar day or holiday rule), then breaks the gap into years, months, days, and a live HMS clock.
Anchor ISO: 2025-02-02
· recurrence: yearly-fixed · day-level anchors use a noon local interpretation to avoid DST edge flips.
Timeline
- 1887 First official Groundhog Day trek to Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
- 1993 Release of the comedy film 'Groundhog Day' turns Punxsutawney into a worldwide cultural phenomenon.
- Every Feb 2 Tens of thousands gather at Gobbler's Knob at sunrise to await Phil's winter forecast.
- Mid March Spring Equinox concludes astronomical winter.
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FAQ
When is Groundhog Day?
Groundhog Day is on February 2 every year.
What happens if the groundhog sees its shadow?
According to legend, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow on a sunny morning, there will be six more weeks of winter weather.
What happens if there is no shadow?
If the morning is cloudy and he does not see his shadow, spring will arrive early.
Where is Groundhog Day celebrated?
The primary celebration takes place at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.