Feb 18, 2026; Feb 19, 2027 (the moment the term begins, Beijing time).

What are the three pentads of Rain Water?

Pentad 1: 獺祭魚 (Otters lay out the fish they catch); Pentad 2: 候雁北 (Wild geese fly north); Pentad 3: 草木萌動 (Plants begin to sprout).

Where is the Sun at Rain Water?

The Sun reaches ecliptic longitude 330° (entering Pisces). Rain Water is a principal term (zhongqi) in spring.

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Sun's longitude 330° · Principal term (zhongqi) · Spring · Feb 18, 2026

It warms up and precipitation turns from snow to rain, which slowly increases.

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

Married daughters traditionally visit their parents, and farmers prepare for spring ploughing.

Dates are in Beijing time.

When is Rain Water?: Feb 18, 2026; Feb 19, 2027 (the moment the term begins, Beijing time).
What are the three pentads of Rain Water?: Pentad 1: 獺祭魚 (Otters lay out the fish they catch); Pentad 2: 候雁北 (Wild geese fly north); Pentad 3: 草木萌動 (Plants begin to sprout).
What customs are associated with Rain Water?: Married daughters traditionally visit their parents, and farmers prepare for spring ploughing.
Where is the Sun at Rain Water?: The Sun reaches ecliptic longitude 330° (entering Pisces). Rain Water is a principal term (zhongqi) in spring.

For culture and fun: personality and tradition only, no predictions.