Solar terms in 1974
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 1974, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 6 01:20 AM | Jan 5 05:20 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 20 06:45 PM | Jan 20 10:45 AM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 4 01:00 PM | Feb 4 05:00 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 19 08:58 AM | Feb 19 12:58 AM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 6 07:06 AM | Mar 5 11:06 PM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 21 08:06 AM | Mar 21 12:06 AM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 5 12:04 PM | Apr 5 04:04 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 20 07:18 PM | Apr 20 11:18 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 6 05:33 AM | May 5 09:33 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 21 06:35 PM | May 21 10:35 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 6 09:51 AM | Jun 6 01:51 AM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 22 02:37 AM | Jun 21 06:37 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 7 08:10 PM | Jul 7 12:10 PM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 23 01:29 PM | Jul 23 05:29 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 8 05:57 AM | Aug 7 09:57 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 23 08:28 PM | Aug 23 12:28 PM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 8 08:45 AM | Sep 8 12:45 AM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 23 05:58 PM | Sep 23 09:58 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 9 12:14 AM | Oct 8 04:14 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 24 03:10 AM | Oct 23 07:10 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 8 03:18 AM | Nov 7 07:18 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 23 12:38 AM | Nov 22 04:38 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 7 08:04 PM | Dec 7 12:04 PM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 22 01:55 PM | Dec 22 05:55 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.