Leap Year Mysteries Unveiled: Why Do We Add That Extra Day? |
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Dive into the fascinating world of leap years and discover how this clever calendar correction keeps our schedules in sync with Earth's orbit around the Sun. In this video, we explore why Earth's 365.2422-day journey around the Sun necessitates the need for an extra day every four years, preventing our calendars from drifting out of alignment with the seasons. From Julius Caesar's introduction of the concept in 45 BC with the Julian calendar to the adjustments made by the Gregorian calendar in 1582, learn how leap years have been essential for accurate timekeeping in financial systems, computer programming, and scientific calculations. Plus, we delve into the quirky traditions of February 29th, explore the precision of atomic clocks, and look forward to the future of timekeeping. Embrace the quirkiness and significance of leap years, the ingenious solution that harmonizes human-made calendars with celestial timings.
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00:00 introduction
00:22 The Case of the Wandering Year
01:36 Not a Perfect Circle
02:35 Julius Caesar's Calendar Chaos
03:38 The Calendar Hero
04:37 A Modern Perspective
05:38 February 29th
06:38 Keeping Time with the Earth
07:36 Atomic Clocks and the Future of Time
08:37 So, Why Should We Care About Leap Years?
09:25 The Universe Doesn't Care About Our Calendars
10:22 outro
