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How many hours are in 5 years?
43,776. minusing on day for leap year
Who owns leap wireless?
Leap Wireless is owned by a person named
What is a leap second?
The earth's rotation is slowing down. Yes, it's true; tidal forces between the Earth and the Moon are slowing down the rotation of the Earth.It is by a tiny fraction of a second per day, but after a few years, it gets to be measurable. (Not noticeable, but with the super-accurate atomic clocks these days, our clocks are more accurate than the Earth is! ) In a few hundred million years, the day will be 25 hours long. So every few years, in consultation with other time-keeping agencies around the world, a "leap-second" is added to December 31, making the minute from 11:59 PM to 12:00 AM last 61 seconds rather than 60 seconds. The primary purpose of this is to keep the navigational beacons and GPS satellites accurate.It's time to do this, so today will last one second longer than yesterday did. Tomorrow the day will be back to the normal length. Enjoy your extra second!AlternativeThe continuing slowing down of the Earth is a part of the leap second picture, but it is not nearly the most important part at present. The main reason for leap seconds is because of how the "second" used by "atomic clocks" was defined.Please see the related questions, particularly the one that starts "If we need to add...".The adding of leap seconds does represent a cumulative slowing down of the Earth over time, but not in a simple way. It is a slightly tricky idea, but you will understand once you check the linked questions.Also, see "related links" below for nice explanations from good sources.The first part of the second link is an especially clear explanation.
What is the general purpose of a time clock?
The general purpose of a time clock is for one to be able to tell what time it is during a particular day. It is important to know what time it is so one can make appointments.
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hit his lights out
Does the leap day affect when equinoxes and solstices occur?
Yes. If we did not insert the leap day during leap year, the calendar date of the equinoxes and solstices would change and eventually come at very different times in the calendar year. The whole purpose of Leap Year/Leap Day is to keep our calendar aligned with the equinoxes, solstices, and seasons in general.
Why can a woman purpose on leap year day?
You may want to try SPELL CHECK for this question.
What is the purpose of the leap year?
To make up for the .25 day we have every year.
Why boys always purpose girls first?
It is a custom that is really old. The only day where a girl can propose to a boy is on leap day.
Why did Christmas 2010 fall on the same day as Christmas 2004 even though both years started on different days?
2004 was a leap year, which pushed Christmas Day a day forward. 2010 was not a leap year.2004 was a leap year, which pushed Christmas Day a day forward. 2010 was not a leap year.2004 was a leap year, which pushed Christmas Day a day forward. 2010 was not a leap year.2004 was a leap year, which pushed Christmas Day a day forward. 2010 was not a leap year.2004 was a leap year, which pushed Christmas Day a day forward. 2010 was not a leap year.2004 was a leap year, which pushed Christmas Day a day forward. 2010 was not a leap year.2004 was a leap year, which pushed Christmas Day a day forward. 2010 was not a leap year.2004 was a leap year, which pushed Christmas Day a day forward. 2010 was not a leap year.2004 was a leap year, which pushed Christmas Day a day forward. 2010 was not a leap year.2004 was a leap year, which pushed Christmas Day a day forward. 2010 was not a leap year.2004 was a leap year, which pushed Christmas Day a day forward. 2010 was not a leap year.
What day is the leap day on in 2017?
2017 is not a leap year.
What day will leap year be in 2020?
every leap year has the same leap day which is febuary 29
What day is a leap day in 2024?
Thursday, 29th February, 2024, is the leap day.
Is there special food for Leap day?
No, there is not a special food on leap day.
Which day will leap year day be on 2013?
2013 is not a leap year.2012 is a leap year, and the next will be 2016. When there is a leap year, leap day is always on February 29.If 2013 was going to be a leap year February 29th would fall on a Friday.
What is the date of the leap day?
February 29th is leap day
Bonus day occuring one out of four?
Leap Day! :)
