Solar terms in 1903
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 1903, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 6 07:43 PM | Jan 6 11:43 AM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 21 01:13 PM | Jan 21 05:13 AM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 5 07:31 AM | Feb 4 11:31 PM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 20 03:40 AM | Feb 19 07:40 PM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 7 01:59 AM | Mar 6 05:59 PM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 22 03:15 AM | Mar 21 07:15 PM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 6 07:26 AM | Apr 5 11:26 PM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 21 02:58 PM | Apr 21 06:58 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 7 01:25 AM | May 6 05:25 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 22 02:45 PM | May 22 06:45 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 7 06:07 AM | Jun 6 10:07 PM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 22 11:04 PM | Jun 22 03:04 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 8 04:36 PM | Jul 8 08:36 AM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 24 09:58 AM | Jul 24 01:58 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 9 02:15 AM | Aug 8 06:15 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 24 04:41 PM | Aug 24 08:41 AM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 9 04:42 AM | Sep 8 08:42 PM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 24 01:43 PM | Sep 24 05:43 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 9 07:41 PM | Oct 9 11:41 AM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 24 10:23 PM | Oct 24 02:23 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 8 10:13 PM | Nov 8 02:13 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 23 07:21 PM | Nov 23 11:21 AM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 8 02:34 PM | Dec 8 06:34 AM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 23 08:20 AM | Dec 23 12:20 AM | 270° | The shortest day in the north. |
Each term is the moment the Sun reaches a set position, so its date is a calculation, not a custom. The names come from farming life in the Yellow River valley and fit other climates loosely.