Sosigenes solution of the leap year?

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∙ 10y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

The solution to the leap year problem was put forth by Sosigenes. He decided that a year should consist of 365 days, and that every fourth year, there should be an extra day added, bringing the total for that year to 366 days.

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What did sosigenes caluate the length of a year to be?

365.25 days. 366 on leap years.

What did astronomer sosigenes calculate the length of a year to be?

The astronomer Sosigenes calculated that the length of a year was 365 1/4 days. He also brought about the leap year rule, where a leap year would occur every fourth year.

What did the astronomer sosigenes use to calculate a year?

A clock

Will the year 3080 be a leap year?

3080 will be a leap year.

Is 1776 a leap year?

1776 was a leap year

Is 2014 a leep year?

No. If the year number can be divided by four then it's a leap year. 2012=Leap year.

Is 2015 going to be a leap year?

Yes 2016 is a leap year.

Was 2112 a leap year?

2112 will be a leap year. If you meant 2012, then it too was a leap year.

Is the year 2011 a leap year?

no,the next leap year is 2012!No, it is not a leap year.

Was the year 1564 a leap year?

No, 1564 was not a leap year.

Is 2225 a leap year?

The year 2225 is not a leap year.

Is 3300 a leap year?

The year 3300 will not be a leap year.