Solar terms in 1964
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 1964, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 6 03:22 PM | Jan 6 07:22 AM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 21 08:41 AM | Jan 21 12:41 AM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 5 03:04 AM | Feb 4 07:04 PM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 19 10:57 PM | Feb 19 02:57 PM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 5 09:15 PM | Mar 5 01:15 PM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 20 10:09 PM | Mar 20 02:09 PM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 5 02:18 AM | Apr 4 06:18 PM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 20 09:27 AM | Apr 20 01:27 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 5 07:50 PM | May 5 11:50 AM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 21 08:49 AM | May 21 12:49 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 6 12:11 AM | Jun 5 04:11 PM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 21 04:56 PM | Jun 21 08:56 AM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 7 10:31 AM | Jul 7 02:31 AM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 23 03:52 AM | Jul 22 07:52 PM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 7 08:16 PM | Aug 7 12:16 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 23 10:51 AM | Aug 23 02:51 AM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 7 11:00 PM | Sep 7 03:00 PM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 23 08:16 AM | Sep 23 12:16 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 8 02:21 PM | Oct 8 06:21 AM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 23 05:20 PM | Oct 23 09:20 AM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 7 05:15 PM | Nov 7 09:15 AM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 22 02:38 PM | Nov 22 06:38 AM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 7 09:53 AM | Dec 7 01:53 AM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 22 03:49 AM | Dec 21 07:49 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.