Leap Year

SOURCE npr.org
Experts and leap day babies discuss the pros and cons of adding a 29th day to February in a leap year.

Key Points

  • Leap day helps align the calendar with the Earth's orbit
  • Leap day babies have a unique birthday experience
  • Leap years are necessary to keep the calendar in sync with the seasons

Pros

  • Balances the calendar
  • Allows for more accurate tracking of time
  • Gives leap day babies a special day to celebrate their birthday

Cons

  • Can cause confusion in some systems
  • May disrupt regular schedules
  • Some people may not like having a shorter February