Solar terms in 1904
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 1904, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 7 01:36 AM | Jan 6 05:36 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 21 06:57 PM | Jan 21 10:57 AM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 5 01:23 PM | Feb 5 05:23 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 20 09:24 AM | Feb 20 01:24 AM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 6 07:51 AM | Mar 5 11:51 PM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 21 08:58 AM | Mar 21 12:58 AM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 5 01:18 PM | Apr 5 05:18 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 20 08:41 PM | Apr 20 12:41 PM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 6 07:18 AM | May 5 11:18 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 21 08:28 PM | May 21 12:28 PM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 6 12:00 PM | Jun 6 04:00 AM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 22 04:51 AM | Jun 21 08:51 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 7 10:31 PM | Jul 7 02:31 PM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 23 03:49 PM | Jul 23 07:49 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 8 08:11 AM | Aug 8 12:11 AM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 23 10:36 PM | Aug 23 02:36 PM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 8 10:38 AM | Sep 8 02:38 AM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 23 07:40 PM | Sep 23 11:40 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 9 01:35 AM | Oct 8 05:35 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 24 04:19 AM | Oct 23 08:19 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 8 04:05 AM | Nov 7 08:05 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 23 01:16 AM | Nov 22 05:16 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 7 08:25 PM | Dec 7 12:25 PM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 22 02:13 PM | Dec 22 06:13 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.