Solar terms in 1919
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 1919, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 6 04:51 PM | Jan 6 08:51 AM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 21 10:20 AM | Jan 21 02:20 AM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 5 04:39 AM | Feb 4 08:39 PM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 20 12:47 AM | Feb 19 04:47 PM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 6 11:05 PM | Mar 6 03:05 PM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 22 12:19 AM | Mar 21 04:19 PM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 6 04:28 AM | Apr 5 08:28 PM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 21 12:58 PM | Apr 21 03:58 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 6 11:22 PM | May 6 02:22 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 22 12:39 PM | May 22 03:39 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 7 03:56 AM | Jun 6 06:56 PM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 22 08:53 PM | Jun 22 11:53 AM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 8 02:20 PM | Jul 8 05:20 AM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 24 07:44 AM | Jul 23 10:44 PM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 8 11:58 PM | Aug 8 02:58 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 24 02:28 PM | Aug 24 05:28 AM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 9 02:27 AM | Sep 8 05:27 PM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 24 11:35 AM | Sep 24 02:35 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 9 04:33 PM | Oct 9 08:33 AM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 24 07:21 PM | Oct 24 11:21 AM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 8 07:11 PM | Nov 8 11:11 AM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 23 04:25 PM | Nov 23 08:25 AM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 8 11:37 AM | Dec 8 03:37 AM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 23 05:27 AM | Dec 22 09:27 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.