Solar terms in 1943
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 1943, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 6 01:54 PM | Jan 6 04:54 AM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 21 07:18 AM | Jan 20 10:18 PM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 5 01:40 AM | Feb 4 04:40 PM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 19 09:40 PM | Feb 19 12:40 PM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 6 07:58 PM | Mar 6 10:58 AM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 21 09:02 PM | Mar 21 12:02 PM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 6 01:11 AM | Apr 5 04:11 PM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 21 08:31 AM | Apr 20 11:31 PM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 6 06:53 PM | May 6 09:53 AM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 22 08:02 AM | May 21 11:02 PM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 6 11:18 PM | Jun 6 02:18 PM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 22 04:12 PM | Jun 22 07:12 AM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 8 09:38 AM | Jul 8 12:38 AM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 24 03:04 AM | Jul 23 06:04 PM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 8 07:18 PM | Aug 8 10:18 AM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 24 09:54 AM | Aug 24 12:54 AM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 8 09:54 PM | Sep 8 12:54 PM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 24 07:11 AM | Sep 23 10:11 PM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 9 01:10 PM | Oct 9 04:10 AM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 24 04:08 PM | Oct 24 07:08 AM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 8 03:58 PM | Nov 8 06:58 AM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 23 01:21 PM | Nov 23 04:21 AM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 8 08:33 AM | Dec 7 11:33 PM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 23 02:29 AM | Dec 22 05:29 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.