2500 - Definition and Overview

(24th century - 25th century - 26th century - more centuries)

The 25th century (Gregorian Calendar) comprises the years 2401-2500.

Astronomical predictions for the 25th century

• Belgian astronomer Jean Meeus asserts that the orbits of all nine planets will be within the same 90° arc of the solar system on 6 May, 2492. The last time this is believed to have occurred was on 1 February, 949. [1] (http://www.griffithobs.org/SkyAlignments.html)

Science fiction set in the 25th century

• Buck Rogers (c. 2419 - original; 2491 - 1970s TV series)
• Starcraft begins in the year 2499