Weather Flash: Why do we have leap years?
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Leap years happen every few years, but why is it so important to have them? And what would happen if we ended up not seeing a leap year?
Adding an extra day every few years will help keep the calendar in “balance” when it comes to seasons.
Leap Day: What would happen without it, and 4 more things to know
If we do not add the extra day, we could see the winter season start in June — instead of it starting in December.
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