Solar terms in 1946
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 1946, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 6 06:16 AM | Jan 5 10:16 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 20 11:44 PM | Jan 20 03:44 PM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 4 06:03 PM | Feb 4 10:03 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 19 02:08 PM | Feb 19 06:08 AM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 6 12:24 PM | Mar 6 04:24 AM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 21 01:32 PM | Mar 21 05:32 AM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 5 05:38 PM | Apr 5 09:38 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 21 01:02 AM | Apr 20 05:02 PM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 6 11:21 AM | May 6 03:21 AM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 22 01:34 AM | May 21 04:34 PM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 6 04:48 PM | Jun 6 07:48 AM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 22 09:44 AM | Jun 22 12:44 AM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 8 03:10 AM | Jul 7 06:10 PM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 23 08:36 PM | Jul 23 11:36 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 8 12:51 PM | Aug 8 03:51 AM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 24 03:26 AM | Aug 23 06:26 PM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 8 03:27 PM | Sep 8 06:27 AM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 24 12:40 AM | Sep 23 03:40 PM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 9 05:40 AM | Oct 8 09:40 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 24 08:34 AM | Oct 24 12:34 AM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 8 08:27 AM | Nov 8 12:27 AM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 23 05:46 AM | Nov 22 09:46 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 8 12:59 AM | Dec 7 04:59 PM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 22 06:53 PM | Dec 22 10:53 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.