Did the groundhog see its shadow?, Dutch Baby pancakes, frost date check

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, February 2, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( If Candlemas (February 2) be fair and bright, Come, Winter, have another flight; If Candlemas brings clouds and rain, Go Winter, and come not again. –Proverb [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [45 days until spring begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To breed animals brew beer or cider can or pickle vegetables and fruit make sauerkraut plant belowground crops slaughter livestock [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day How often has the groundhog really predicted the coming of spring? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Why are teeth like verbs? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Our perennial best seller for 47 years! 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