Solar terms in 1920
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 1920, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 6 10:40 PM | Jan 6 02:40 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 21 04:04 PM | Jan 21 08:04 AM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 5 10:26 AM | Feb 5 02:26 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 20 06:28 AM | Feb 19 10:28 PM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 6 04:50 AM | Mar 5 08:50 PM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 21 05:58 AM | Mar 20 09:58 PM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 5 10:14 AM | Apr 5 02:14 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 20 05:38 PM | Apr 20 09:38 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 6 04:11 AM | May 5 08:11 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 21 05:21 PM | May 21 09:21 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 6 08:50 AM | Jun 6 12:50 AM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 22 01:39 AM | Jun 21 05:39 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 7 07:18 PM | Jul 7 11:18 AM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 23 12:35 PM | Jul 23 04:35 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 8 04:58 AM | Aug 7 08:58 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 23 07:21 PM | Aug 23 11:21 AM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 8 07:26 AM | Sep 7 11:26 PM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 23 04:28 PM | Sep 23 08:28 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 8 10:29 PM | Oct 8 02:29 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 24 01:12 AM | Oct 23 05:12 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 8 01:05 AM | Nov 7 05:05 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 22 10:15 PM | Nov 22 02:15 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 7 05:30 PM | Dec 7 09:30 AM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 22 11:17 AM | Dec 22 03:17 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.