When is Frost's Descent?

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

What are the three pentads of Frost's Descent?

Pentad 1: 豺乃祭獸 (Jackals lay out their prey); Pentad 2: 草木黃落 (Leaves turn yellow and fall); Pentad 3: 蟄蟲咸俯 (Insects lie low in their burrows).

The Sun reaches ecliptic longitude 210° (entering Scorpio). Frost's Descent is a principal term (zhongqi) in autumn.

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霜降 · Shuangjiang

Sun's longitude 210° · Principal term (zhongqi) · Autumn · Oct 23, 2026

It grows colder and the first frost appears. This is the last term of autumn.

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

People admire chrysanthemums, eat persimmons and climb to high places for the view.

Dates are in Beijing time.

When is Frost's Descent?: Oct 23, 2026; Oct 23, 2027 (the moment the term begins, Beijing time).
What are the three pentads of Frost's Descent?: Pentad 1: 豺乃祭獸 (Jackals lay out their prey); Pentad 2: 草木黃落 (Leaves turn yellow and fall); Pentad 3: 蟄蟲咸俯 (Insects lie low in their burrows).
What customs are associated with Frost's Descent?: People admire chrysanthemums, eat persimmons and climb to high places for the view.
Where is the Sun at Frost's Descent?: The Sun reaches ecliptic longitude 210° (entering Scorpio). Frost's Descent is a principal term (zhongqi) in autumn.

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