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Allow epochs in decimal years

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Issue type
Feature
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Mostly clear
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Stale
Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling

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Locate the functions that currently require datetime.date objects for epochs and inspect how epoch values are validated or converted. Add support for decimal-year inputs while preserving existing date handling, then verify that every affected epoch-accepting function behaves correctly with both forms.

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enhancement

Currently, only datetime.date objects are accepted to function that require an epoch. Extend code to accept decimal years

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