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Old Feb 02, 2013, 07:11 PM
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If the groundhog does not see his shadow, spring is supposed to come early. If he sees his shadow, spring is delayed for six weeks.

Astronomical spring occurs on March 20 this year -- that is almost seven weeks away. So if GH does not see his shadow, spring will come early, and if GH sees his shadow, spring will come early.
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