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

What are the three pentads of Cold Dew?

Pentad 1: 鴻雁來賓 (Wild geese arrive as guests); Pentad 2: 雀入大水為蛤 (Sparrows enter the sea and become clams (an old belief)); Pentad 3: 菊有黃華 (Chrysanthemums bloom yellow).

Where is the Sun at Cold Dew?

The Sun reaches ecliptic longitude 195° (Libra 15°). Cold Dew is a sectional term (jie) in autumn.

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Cold Dew

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Sun's longitude 195° · Sectional term (jie) · Autumn · Oct 8, 2026

The dew grows colder, close to turning into frost, and late autumn is in the air.

The three pentads

鴻雁來賓Wild geese arrive as guests
雀入大水為蛤Sparrows enter the sea and become clams (an old belief)
菊有黃華Chrysanthemums bloom yellow

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

Customs

Close to the Double Ninth Festival, people climb hills, admire chrysanthemums and drink chrysanthemum wine.

Sky file

Sun's longitude: 195°
Type: Sectional term (jie)
Season: Autumn
Chinese month: 戌 Xu month (Cold Dew to Start of Winter)
Sun's position: Libra 15°
Dates: Oct 8, 2026 · Oct 8, 2027

Dates are in Beijing time.

Frequently asked questions

When is Cold Dew?: Oct 8, 2026; Oct 8, 2027 (the moment the term begins, Beijing time).
What are the three pentads of Cold Dew?: Pentad 1: 鴻雁來賓 (Wild geese arrive as guests); Pentad 2: 雀入大水為蛤 (Sparrows enter the sea and become clams (an old belief)); Pentad 3: 菊有黃華 (Chrysanthemums bloom yellow).
What customs are associated with Cold Dew?: Close to the Double Ninth Festival, people climb hills, admire chrysanthemums and drink chrysanthemum wine.
Where is the Sun at Cold Dew?: The Sun reaches ecliptic longitude 195° (Libra 15°). Cold Dew is a sectional term (jie) in autumn.

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