Leap Year or Not?

1508 was a leap year

Step-by-step calculation:

  1. Check if the year (1508) is evenly divisible by 4: Yes
  2. Check if the year (1508) is evenly divisible by 100: No
  3. Check if the year (1508) is evenly divisible by 400: No
Since 1508 is divisible by 4 and 1508 is not divisible by 100 and 1508 is not divisible by 400, it is a leap year.

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FAQs

What is a leap year?

A leap year consists of one additional day in the month of February (February 29th). So in a leap year, the month of February has 29 days instead of 28. In a leap year, there are 366 days in a year rather than 365.

How do you determine if a year is a leap year?

A year is called a leap year if it is evenly divisible by 4, not evenly divisible by 100, and evenly divisible by 400.

Why do we have leap years?

Leap years are required to maintain synchronization (Sync) between our calendar and the Earth orbit around the sun, which takes around 365.2425 days.

When is the next leap year?

The next leap year will be in 2024.

How often do leap years occur?

Every four years, there will be a leap year to accommodate the additional day in the calendar. Leap years ensure that the calendar system remains accurate.