February is packed with interesting observances, but one that stands out is Leap Day—and the Leap Year that makes it possible! If you’re wondering “When is the next leap year?” or curious about why we ...

Here are 29 things to know about this special day. 1 February 29 is known as a leap day, and it occurs every four years in what is known as a leap year. This extra day is needed to “play catch ...

they technically only have a birthday every four years on the actual leap day. Those leapers don’t get a birthday this year. Wondering what exactly is a leap day or leap year? Here's what to know.

Artist Monster Chetwynd leads a delightfully bonkers exploration of the Leap Day. It takes 365 ¼ days for the earth to rotate around the sun. But the calendar year is 365 days. So, to synchronize ...

We've used leap years for over 2,000 years so our calendars are more in sync with the Earth’s rotation around the Sun. What is a leap year? Generally we define a year as 365 days, but a full ...

As we approach Leap Day 2024, let's delve into five intriguing facts about this unique occurrence. The concept of adding an extra day to the calendar every four years traces back to the ancient ...

Why does Leap Year occur once every 4 years? Our calendar is not entirely in sync with our planet’s trip around the sun. If your birthday is on Feb. 29, what date do you use for official ...

In the latest edition of EJ's Neat-O Stat of the Night, the crew review some key Leap Year facts on this February 29.

February 29 only comes around every four years - do you know the Irish history and traditions of Leap Day? Ireland's folklore is full of wonderful, funny, strange, but sometimes outdated ...

Leap years help to keep the 12-month calendar matched up with Earth’s movement around the Sun. After four years, those leftover hours add up to a whole day. In a leap year, we add this extra day ...