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Julius Caesar and Leap Days
Today, February 29th, is a leap day, a relatively rare event. Julius Caesar, advised by astronomer Sosigenes, created a calendar system in 46 BC that added one leap day every four years. This adjustment accounts for the fact that Earth's orbit around the Sun doesn't take an exact number of 24-hour days.
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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Released on 29 February 2024 The city lights of the Denver, Colorado, area (lower right) are pictured from the International Space Station as it See it as a poster -
Released on 29 February 2024 Water in the HL Tauri disc See it as a poster -
Released on 29 February 2016 A stellar fingerprint See it as a poster -
Released on 29 February 2012 Explosive Allegations See it as a poster -
Released on 29 February 2008 Summer End See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 29 FEB 1996 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 29 FEB 1996.
Questions about February 29, 1996
What space photo was released on February 29, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 29, 1996 was "Julius Caesar and Leap Days". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 29, 1996?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 78% lit.
What day of the week was February 29, 1996?
February 29, 1996 was a Thursday, day 60 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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