When is Awakening of Insects?

Mar 5, 2026; Mar 6, 2027 (the moment the term begins, Beijing time).

What are the three pentads of Awakening of Insects?

Pentad 1: 桃始華 (Peach trees blossom); Pentad 2: 倉庚鳴 (Orioles sing); Pentad 3: 鷹化為鳩 (Hawks turn into doves (an old belief)).

The Sun reaches ecliptic longitude 345° (Pisces 15°). Awakening of Insects is a sectional term (jie) in spring.

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驚蟄 · Jingzhe

Sun's longitude 345° · Sectional term (jie) · Spring · Mar 5, 2026

The first spring thunder wakes insects and small animals from their winter sleep, and the land comes back to life.

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

Folk customs include offerings to the White Tiger and eating pears.

Dates are in Beijing time.

When is Awakening of Insects?: Mar 5, 2026; Mar 6, 2027 (the moment the term begins, Beijing time).
What are the three pentads of Awakening of Insects?: Pentad 1: 桃始華 (Peach trees blossom); Pentad 2: 倉庚鳴 (Orioles sing); Pentad 3: 鷹化為鳩 (Hawks turn into doves (an old belief)).
What customs are associated with Awakening of Insects?: Folk customs include offerings to the White Tiger and eating pears.
Where is the Sun at Awakening of Insects?: The Sun reaches ecliptic longitude 345° (Pisces 15°). Awakening of Insects is a sectional term (jie) in spring.

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