2034 facts for kids

2034 (written as MMXXXIV in Roman numerals) will be a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2034th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 34th year of the 3rd millennium, the 34th year of the 21st century, and the 5th year of the 2030s decade. It is a year in the 21st century, which is the current century we live in. Many interesting events are expected to happen in 2034, from big sports competitions to changes in how countries get their energy.

What's Expected in 2034?

Big Sports Events

• The 2034 Winter Olympics will be held. This is a huge international sports event where athletes from all over the world compete in winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating. The host city for these games is usually chosen several years in advance.

Sky Watching

• September 28 – A Lunar eclipse will happen. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. This makes the Moon look dim or even reddish for a few hours. It's a cool event to watch if the sky is clear!

Energy Changes

• Switzerland will finish phasing out its last nuclear power plants. This means they will stop using nuclear energy to make electricity. Countries often decide to change their energy sources for different reasons, like focusing more on renewable energy (like solar or wind power) or for safety concerns.

Air Travel Updates

• Aurigny, an airline, will retire the last of its Trislander planes. Airlines sometimes stop using older types of planes and replace them with newer, more modern ones. This can be for reasons like fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, or maintenance costs.

2034 in Stories

• The anime comedy series Copihan is set in the year 2034. In this show, the story takes place in a future version of the world. Sometimes, writers and creators like to imagine what the future might be like and set their stories in those years.