Do you ever wonder why we have leap years and an extra day in February every four years? The answer lies in the remarkable precision of Earth’s journey around the sun. If our planet took exactly 365 days for its orbit, our calendar would be unchanging. However, because it takes a bit longer – 365.25 days – we accumulate around 6 extra hours annually. This fascinating surplus time is what gives birth to the concept of leap years. In this blog, we’ll delve into the wonder of leap years, explaining how they help our calendar stay in sync with the cosmos.
