2028 facts for kids

2028 is a year that will start on a Saturday in the Gregorian calendar. It is a leap year, which means it will have 366 days instead of the usual 365. This extra day is added in February.

Exciting Events and What's Coming in 2028

April: A Glimpse of the Sun

• April 14 – Get ready for a partial solar eclipse. This is when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth. It only partly blocks the Sun's light. Remember to never look directly at the Sun during an eclipse without special eye protection!

June: Asteroids Flying By

• June 26 – An asteroid named (153814) 2001 WN5 will fly past Earth. Don't worry, it will be very far away! It will pass about 248,200 kilometers (154,200 miles) from our planet. This is still a safe distance.

July: The Olympic Games and Another Eclipse

Summer Olympics in Los Angeles

• July 21 – August 6: The 2028 Summer Olympics will take place in Los Angeles, California, United States. Athletes from all over the world will compete in many different sports. It's a huge event that celebrates sportsmanship and global friendship.

Total Solar Eclipse Down Under

• July 22 – A total solar eclipse will be seen across Australia and New Zealand. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely blocks the Sun. This makes the sky dark in the middle of the day. It's a rare and amazing sight!

October: More Asteroid Visits

• October 26 – Another asteroid, called (35396) 1997 XF11, will pass by Earth. It will be about 927,000 kilometers (576,000 miles) away. Scientists track these asteroids to learn more about space.

Events with Dates Still Unknown

Future of Airplanes

• Around this time, the United States Air Force plans to finish replacing some of its older airplanes. These include the A-10 Thunderbolt and F-16 Fighting Falcon. They will be replaced with newer, more advanced F-35 Lightning II jets.

African Monetary Union

• The African Monetary Union is planned to start. This means many countries in the African Union will begin using a single, common currency. This could make trade and business easier between them.

Port Lease in Germany

• The lease for the Moldauhafen port area in Hamburg, Germany, is set to end. This port area has been leased to the Czech Republic for a long time. It allows the Czech Republic to have its own access to the sea for trade.

Paralympic Games

• The 2028 Summer Paralympics will also be held in Los Angeles. This event follows the Olympics. It features athletes with disabilities competing in various sports. It shows incredible strength and determination.

In Fiction: 2028 in Games

Some computer and video games have imagined what the year 2028 might be like:

• Blood II: The Chosen (released in 1998)
• Carmageddon (released in 1997)
• Trauma Center: New Blood (released in 2007)

Images for kids

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  A friendly robot, perhaps from the future!

See also

In Spanish: 2028 para niños