Apr 20, 2026; Apr 20, 2027 (the moment the term begins, Beijing time).

What are the three pentads of Grain Rain?

Pentad 1: 萍始生 (Duckweed begins to grow); Pentad 2: 鳴鳩拂其羽 (Turtledoves preen their feathers); Pentad 3: 戴勝降於桑 (Hoopoes alight on the mulberry trees).

Where is the Sun at Grain Rain?

The Sun reaches ecliptic longitude 30° (entering Taurus). Grain Rain is a principal term (zhongqi) in spring.

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Sun's longitude 30° · Principal term (zhongqi) · Spring · Apr 20, 2026

“Rain that grows a hundred grains”: spring rain increases, just in time for sowing and transplanting. It is the last term of spring.

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

People drink Guyu tea and admire peonies, which are nicknamed “Guyu flowers”.

Dates are in Beijing time.

When is Grain Rain?: Apr 20, 2026; Apr 20, 2027 (the moment the term begins, Beijing time).
What are the three pentads of Grain Rain?: Pentad 1: 萍始生 (Duckweed begins to grow); Pentad 2: 鳴鳩拂其羽 (Turtledoves preen their feathers); Pentad 3: 戴勝降於桑 (Hoopoes alight on the mulberry trees).
What customs are associated with Grain Rain?: People drink Guyu tea and admire peonies, which are nicknamed “Guyu flowers”.
Where is the Sun at Grain Rain?: The Sun reaches ecliptic longitude 30° (entering Taurus). Grain Rain is a principal term (zhongqi) in spring.

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