Solar terms in 1918
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 1918, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 6 11:04 AM | Jan 6 03:04 AM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 21 04:24 AM | Jan 20 08:24 PM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 4 10:53 PM | Feb 4 02:53 PM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 19 06:52 PM | Feb 19 10:52 AM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 6 05:20 PM | Mar 6 09:20 AM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 21 06:25 PM | Mar 21 10:25 AM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 5 10:45 PM | Apr 5 02:45 PM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 21 06:05 AM | Apr 20 10:05 PM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 6 04:38 PM | May 6 08:38 AM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 22 05:45 AM | May 21 09:45 PM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 6 09:11 PM | Jun 6 01:11 PM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 22 01:59 PM | Jun 22 05:59 AM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 8 07:31 AM | Jul 7 11:31 PM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 24 12:50 AM | Jul 23 04:50 PM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 8 05:07 PM | Aug 8 09:07 AM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 24 07:36 AM | Aug 23 11:36 PM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 8 07:35 PM | Sep 8 11:35 AM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 24 04:45 AM | Sep 23 08:45 PM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 9 10:40 AM | Oct 9 02:40 AM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 24 01:32 PM | Oct 24 05:32 AM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 8 01:18 PM | Nov 8 05:18 AM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 23 10:37 AM | Nov 23 02:37 AM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 8 05:46 AM | Dec 7 09:46 PM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 22 11:41 PM | Dec 22 03:41 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.