Each of the four intermediate lunar phases (see below) is around 7.4 days, but this varies slightly due to the elliptical shape of the Moon's orbit. Aside from some craters near the lunar poles, such as Shoemaker, all parts of the Moon see around 14.77 days of daylight, followed by 14.77 days of night.
If it does not see its shadow, then spring is on the way. The Groundhog Day concept first became popular in Canada in 1956 when Wiarton Willie became a household name for his early February weather predictions. Wiartonâs Groundhog Day festival grew as Willieâs fame increased. It became one of the largest winter festivals in Bruce County, Canada.
You are here to learn how to get rid of groundhogs or woodchucks in garden or yard. This site is intended to provide groundhog education and information, so that you can make an informed decision if you need to deal with a groundhog problem. Building a fence around your yard or around your garden is the most effective and humane way to control your groundhog problem. 2  Most people poison them or use traps that kill them which are not humane and do not discourage new populations of groundhogs from moving in.