Leap years are not quite as regular as we might have believed. A fairly simple Linux script can tell you whether a year will be a leap year or not. While it’s easy to contemplate every fourth February ...

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 ...

February 29th birthdays only happen every four years because during the other three years, the shortest month of the year only has 28 days. A person born on February 29 is often referred to as a ...

Once every four years, an extra day is added to the month of February. That year is considered a leap year, and February 29 is known as a leap day. Leap years exist because it takes the Earth 365 days ...

Did you realize that 2024 had an extra day? That's because 2024 was a Leap Year, meaning it had 366 days instead of the usual 365. And, Leap Day babies were finally able to enjoy a real birthday on ...

This year, 2024, will see something a little bit unusual at the end of February: a leap day. This year's month of February will have an extra day compared to most Februaries, ending with February 29 ...