Sep 7, 2026; Sep 8, 2027 (the moment the term begins, Beijing time).

What are the three pentads of White Dew?

Pentad 1: 鴻雁來 (Wild geese arrive); Pentad 2: 玄鳥歸 (Swallows leave); Pentad 3: 群鳥養羞 (Birds store food for winter).

Where is the Sun at White Dew?

The Sun reaches ecliptic longitude 165° (Virgo 15°). White Dew is a sectional term (jie) in autumn.

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白露 · Bailu

Sun's longitude 165° · Sectional term (jie) · Autumn · Sep 7, 2026

The air turns cool, and at night moisture condenses on the grass as white dew. Autumn deepens.

Each solar term is split into three pentads of about five days, each marked by a sign in nature.

People collect dew, drink Bailu tea, and in parts of the south brew Bailu rice wine.

Dates are in Beijing time.

When is White Dew?: Sep 7, 2026; Sep 8, 2027 (the moment the term begins, Beijing time).
What are the three pentads of White Dew?: Pentad 1: 鴻雁來 (Wild geese arrive); Pentad 2: 玄鳥歸 (Swallows leave); Pentad 3: 群鳥養羞 (Birds store food for winter).
What customs are associated with White Dew?: People collect dew, drink Bailu tea, and in parts of the south brew Bailu rice wine.
Where is the Sun at White Dew?: The Sun reaches ecliptic longitude 165° (Virgo 15°). White Dew is a sectional term (jie) in autumn.

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