Solar terms in 2049
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 2049, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 5 06:18 AM | Jan 4 10:18 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 19 11:41 PM | Jan 19 03:41 PM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 3 05:53 PM | Feb 3 09:53 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 18 01:42 PM | Feb 18 05:42 AM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 5 11:42 AM | Mar 5 03:42 AM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 20 12:28 PM | Mar 20 04:28 AM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 4 04:14 PM | Apr 4 08:14 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 19 11:13 PM | Apr 19 03:13 PM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 5 09:12 AM | May 5 01:12 AM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 20 10:03 PM | May 20 02:03 PM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 5 01:03 PM | Jun 5 05:03 AM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 21 05:47 AM | Jun 20 09:47 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 6 11:08 PM | Jul 6 03:08 PM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 22 04:36 PM | Jul 22 08:36 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 7 08:57 AM | Aug 7 12:57 AM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 22 11:47 PM | Aug 22 03:47 PM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 7 12:05 PM | Sep 7 04:05 AM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 22 09:42 PM | Sep 22 01:42 PM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 8 04:05 AM | Oct 7 08:05 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 23 07:25 AM | Oct 22 11:25 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 7 07:38 AM | Nov 6 11:38 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 22 05:19 AM | Nov 21 09:19 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 7 12:46 AM | Dec 6 04:46 PM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 21 06:52 PM | Dec 21 10:52 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.