Solar terms in 2053
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 2053, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 5 05:36 AM | Jan 4 09:36 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 19 10:59 PM | Jan 19 02:59 PM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 3 05:12 PM | Feb 3 09:12 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 18 01:01 PM | Feb 18 05:01 AM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 5 11:02 AM | Mar 5 03:02 AM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 20 11:46 AM | Mar 20 03:46 AM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 4 03:33 PM | Apr 4 07:33 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 19 10:29 PM | Apr 19 02:29 PM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 5 08:33 AM | May 5 12:33 AM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 20 09:18 PM | May 20 01:18 PM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 5 12:27 PM | Jun 5 04:27 AM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 21 05:03 AM | Jun 20 09:03 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 6 10:36 PM | Jul 6 02:36 PM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 22 03:55 PM | Jul 22 07:55 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 7 08:29 AM | Aug 7 12:29 AM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 22 11:09 PM | Aug 22 03:09 PM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 7 11:38 AM | Sep 7 03:38 AM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 22 09:05 PM | Sep 22 01:05 PM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 8 03:35 AM | Oct 7 07:35 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 23 06:46 AM | Oct 22 10:46 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 7 07:06 AM | Nov 6 11:06 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 22 04:38 AM | Nov 21 08:38 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 7 12:11 AM | Dec 6 04:11 PM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 21 06:09 PM | Dec 21 10:09 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.