In the United States, spring arrives early this year.
This was decreed by Phil, America's most famous marmot, who, like every February 2nd, came out of his den at 7.30 in the morning to give his climate verdict.
The Groundhog Day ceremony, 'Groundhog Day', took place as usual in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where a small crowd of curious and enthusiasts gathered.
Phil came out of the den and didn't see her shadow, which means winter is coming to an end.
Good news for the United States if it weren't for the fact that the marmot's predictions in recent years have only been correct in 40% of cases.
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