Solar terms in 1924
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 1924, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 6 10:06 PM | Jan 6 02:06 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 21 03:28 PM | Jan 21 07:28 AM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 5 09:50 AM | Feb 5 01:50 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 20 05:51 AM | Feb 19 09:51 PM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 6 04:12 AM | Mar 5 08:12 PM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 21 05:20 AM | Mar 20 09:20 PM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 5 09:33 AM | Apr 5 01:33 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 20 04:58 PM | Apr 20 08:58 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 6 03:25 AM | May 5 07:25 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 21 04:40 PM | May 21 08:40 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 6 08:01 AM | Jun 6 12:01 AM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 22 12:59 AM | Jun 21 04:59 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 7 06:29 PM | Jul 7 10:29 AM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 23 11:57 AM | Jul 23 03:57 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 8 04:12 AM | Aug 7 08:12 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 23 06:48 PM | Aug 23 10:48 AM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 8 06:45 AM | Sep 7 10:45 PM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 23 03:58 PM | Sep 23 07:58 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 8 09:52 PM | Oct 8 01:52 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 24 12:44 AM | Oct 23 04:44 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 8 12:29 AM | Nov 7 04:29 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 22 09:46 PM | Nov 22 01:46 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 7 04:52 PM | Dec 7 08:52 AM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 22 10:45 AM | Dec 22 02:45 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.