5125 years ago today, August 11th 2012, the first cycle of the Mayan Long Count Calendar started ticking, on August 11 3114 BC. In 133 days from now, the 13th cycle of the 144,000 day Long Count completes on December 21st, 2012 at 11:11 AM EST.
What do you think will happen when Earth lines up with the Center of the Galaxy on December 21st, 2012, an event that happens every 25,920 years (360 degrees times 72 years)? No, leap years have nothing to do with any of this, Mayan Calendar is based on star positions...