28th century
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(27th century - 28th century - 29th century - more centuries)
The twenty-eighth century (Gregorian Calendar) comprises the years 2701 to 2800. This is different from the century known as the twenty-seven hundreds, which comprises the years 2700 to 2799. Unlike most century years (1800, 1900, etc.), 2800 will be a leap year.
Science fiction set in the 28th century
- the WB show Loonatics, is set in 2772
- The computer game Marathon is set in 2794.
- The MMORPG Neocron is set in a post-apocalyptic 28th century.
Astronomical events
- June 15th, 2733: Transit of Venus
- June 13th, 2741: Transit of Venus
- 2742: Triple conjunction Mars-Jupiter
- 2744: Triple conjunction Mars-Jupiter
- 2761: Triple conjunction Mars-Saturn
- December 3rd, 2781 - At 06:45UTC Venus will occult Neptune
- 2791: Triple conjunction Mars-Jupiter
- 2794/2795: Triple conjunction Jupiter-Saturn