Aug 23, 2026; Aug 23, 2027 (the moment the term begins, Beijing time).

What are the three pentads of End of Heat?

Pentad 1: 鷹乃祭鳥 (Hawks lay out the birds they catch); Pentad 2: 天地始肅 (Heaven and earth grow solemn); Pentad 3: 禾乃登 (The grain ripens).

Where is the Sun at End of Heat?

The Sun reaches ecliptic longitude 150° (entering Virgo). End of Heat is a principal term (zhongqi) in autumn.

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處暑 · Chushu

Sun's longitude 150° · Principal term (zhongqi) · Autumn · Aug 23, 2026

The character chu means “to stop”: the heat of summer is about to end.

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

People float river lanterns, coastal towns open the fishing season, and it is a good time for autumn trips.

Dates are in Beijing time.

When is End of Heat?: Aug 23, 2026; Aug 23, 2027 (the moment the term begins, Beijing time).
What are the three pentads of End of Heat?: Pentad 1: 鷹乃祭鳥 (Hawks lay out the birds they catch); Pentad 2: 天地始肅 (Heaven and earth grow solemn); Pentad 3: 禾乃登 (The grain ripens).
What customs are associated with End of Heat?: People float river lanterns, coastal towns open the fishing season, and it is a good time for autumn trips.
Where is the Sun at End of Heat?: The Sun reaches ecliptic longitude 150° (entering Virgo). End of Heat is a principal term (zhongqi) in autumn.

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