Solar terms in 1912
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 1912, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 7 12:07 AM | Jan 6 04:07 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 21 05:29 PM | Jan 21 09:29 AM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 5 11:53 AM | Feb 5 03:53 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 20 07:55 AM | Feb 19 11:55 PM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 6 06:20 AM | Mar 5 10:20 PM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 21 07:28 AM | Mar 20 11:28 PM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 5 11:47 AM | Apr 5 03:47 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 20 07:11 PM | Apr 20 11:11 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 6 05:46 AM | May 5 09:46 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 21 06:56 PM | May 21 10:56 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 6 10:27 AM | Jun 6 02:27 AM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 22 03:16 AM | Jun 21 07:16 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 7 08:56 PM | Jul 7 12:56 PM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 23 02:13 PM | Jul 23 06:13 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 8 06:37 AM | Aug 7 10:37 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 23 09:01 PM | Aug 23 01:01 PM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 8 09:05 AM | Sep 8 01:05 AM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 23 06:08 PM | Sep 23 10:08 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 9 12:07 AM | Oct 8 04:07 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 24 02:50 AM | Oct 23 06:50 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 8 02:39 AM | Nov 7 06:39 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 22 11:48 PM | Nov 22 03:48 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 7 06:59 PM | Dec 7 10:59 AM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 22 12:44 PM | Dec 22 04:44 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.