Solar terms in 1923
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 1923, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 6 04:13 PM | Jan 6 08:13 AM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 21 09:34 AM | Jan 21 01:34 AM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 5 04:00 AM | Feb 4 08:00 PM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 19 11:59 PM | Feb 19 03:59 PM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 6 10:24 PM | Mar 6 02:24 PM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 21 11:28 PM | Mar 21 03:28 PM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 6 03:45 AM | Apr 5 07:45 PM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 21 11:05 AM | Apr 21 03:05 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 6 09:38 PM | May 6 01:38 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 22 10:45 AM | May 22 02:45 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 7 02:14 AM | Jun 6 06:14 PM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 22 07:02 PM | Jun 22 11:02 AM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 8 12:42 PM | Jul 8 04:42 AM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 24 06:00 AM | Jul 23 10:00 PM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 8 10:24 PM | Aug 8 02:24 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 24 12:51 PM | Aug 24 04:51 AM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 9 12:57 AM | Sep 8 04:57 PM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 24 10:03 AM | Sep 24 02:03 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 9 04:03 PM | Oct 9 08:03 AM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 24 06:50 PM | Oct 24 10:50 AM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 8 06:40 PM | Nov 8 10:40 AM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 23 03:53 PM | Nov 23 07:53 AM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 8 11:04 AM | Dec 8 03:04 AM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 23 04:53 AM | Dec 22 08:53 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.