The 24 Solar Terms: Dates, Pentads & Customs

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24 Solar Terms

24 Solar Terms

A new solar term begins each time the Sun moves 15° along the ecliptic, 24 in a year. The Spring Equinox falls exactly at 0° Aries. Dates below are for this year (Beijing time).

Spring

Start of SpringFeb 4
Rain WaterFeb 18
Awakening of InsectsMar 5
Spring EquinoxMar 20
Clear and BrightApr 5
Grain RainApr 20

Summer

Start of SummerMay 5
Grain BudsMay 21
Grain in EarJun 5
Summer SolsticeJun 21
Minor HeatJul 7
Major HeatJul 23

Autumn

Start of AutumnAug 7
End of HeatAug 23
White DewSep 7
Autumn EquinoxSep 23
Cold DewOct 8
Frost's DescentOct 23

Winter

Start of WinterNov 7
Minor SnowNov 22
Major SnowDec 7
Winter SolsticeDec 22
Minor ColdJan 5
Major ColdJan 20

Dates are in Beijing time.

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