Solar terms in 1962
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 1962, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 6 03:35 AM | Jan 5 07:35 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 20 08:58 PM | Jan 20 12:58 PM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 4 03:17 PM | Feb 4 07:17 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 19 11:14 AM | Feb 19 03:14 AM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 6 09:29 AM | Mar 6 01:29 AM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 21 10:29 AM | Mar 21 02:29 AM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 5 02:34 PM | Apr 5 06:34 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 20 09:50 PM | Apr 20 01:50 PM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 6 08:09 AM | May 6 12:09 AM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 21 09:16 PM | May 21 01:16 PM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 6 12:31 PM | Jun 6 04:31 AM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 22 05:24 AM | Jun 21 09:24 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 7 10:51 PM | Jul 7 02:51 PM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 23 04:18 PM | Jul 23 08:18 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 8 08:33 AM | Aug 8 12:33 AM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 23 11:12 PM | Aug 23 03:12 PM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 8 11:15 AM | Sep 8 03:15 AM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 23 08:36 PM | Sep 23 12:36 PM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 9 02:38 AM | Oct 8 06:38 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 24 05:40 AM | Oct 23 09:40 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 8 05:35 AM | Nov 7 09:35 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 23 03:01 AM | Nov 22 07:01 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 7 10:16 PM | Dec 7 02:16 PM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 22 04:14 PM | Dec 22 08:14 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.