Yes,
2024 is a leap year, which is usually momentous, and not just for the people
born on February 29 who only get to celebrate their actual birthdate every four
years. Leap years also typically coincide with the US presidential election and
the Summer Olympic Games. This year, people in the US will also get to see a
rare total solar eclipse darken the skies. To top it off, the sun is also
nearing the peak of its 11-year magnetic cycle, upping the potential for solar
storms. It makes sense that such a jam-packed year should get an extra day.