Punxutawney Phil emerged just after dawn today to predict an early spring when he did not see his shadow. This is only the 16th time since 1887 that Phil has not seen his shadow.
The annual celebration is based on a German superstition that says if a hibernating animal casts a shadow on February 2—-the Christian holiday of Candlemas—-winter will last another six weeks.
Actually Phil's prognostication is decided in advance by 14 members of the Groundhog Club’s Inner Circle.
The South’s version of Pennsylvania’s groundhog—General Beauregard Lee—didn’t see his shadow either. That celebration takes place in Lilburn, Georgia.
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