Solar terms in 1906
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 1906, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 6 01:13 PM | Jan 6 05:13 AM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 21 06:43 AM | Jan 20 10:43 PM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 5 01:03 AM | Feb 4 05:03 PM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 19 09:14 PM | Feb 19 01:14 PM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 6 07:35 PM | Mar 6 11:35 AM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 21 08:52 PM | Mar 21 12:52 PM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 6 01:07 AM | Apr 5 05:07 PM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 21 08:39 AM | Apr 21 12:39 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 6 07:08 PM | May 6 11:08 AM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 22 08:25 AM | May 22 12:25 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 6 11:48 PM | Jun 6 03:48 PM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 22 04:41 PM | Jun 22 08:41 AM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 8 10:15 AM | Jul 8 02:15 AM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 24 03:32 AM | Jul 23 07:32 PM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 8 07:51 PM | Aug 8 11:51 AM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 24 10:13 AM | Aug 24 02:13 AM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 8 10:16 PM | Sep 8 02:16 PM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 24 07:15 AM | Sep 23 11:15 PM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 9 01:15 PM | Oct 9 05:15 AM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 24 03:55 PM | Oct 24 07:55 AM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 8 03:47 PM | Nov 8 07:47 AM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 23 12:54 PM | Nov 23 04:54 AM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 8 08:09 AM | Dec 8 12:09 AM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 23 01:53 AM | Dec 22 05:53 PM | 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.