Solar terms in 2064
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 2064, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 5 09:41 PM | Jan 5 01:41 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 20 03:01 PM | Jan 20 07:01 AM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 4 09:14 AM | Feb 4 01:14 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 19 04:59 AM | Feb 18 08:59 PM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 5 02:59 AM | Mar 4 06:59 PM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 20 03:38 AM | Mar 19 07:38 PM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 4 07:24 AM | Apr 3 11:24 PM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 19 02:15 PM | Apr 19 06:15 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 5 12:18 AM | May 4 04:18 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 20 01:01 PM | May 20 05:01 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 5 04:10 AM | Jun 4 08:10 PM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 20 08:45 PM | Jun 20 12:45 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 6 02:19 PM | Jul 6 06:19 AM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 22 07:39 AM | Jul 21 11:39 PM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 7 12:14 AM | Aug 6 04:14 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 22 02:56 PM | Aug 22 06:56 AM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 7 03:26 AM | Sep 6 07:26 PM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 22 12:56 PM | Sep 22 04:56 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 7 07:27 PM | Oct 7 11:27 AM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 22 10:41 PM | Oct 22 02:41 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 6 11:01 PM | Nov 6 03:01 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 21 08:36 PM | Nov 21 12:36 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 6 04:09 PM | Dec 6 08:09 AM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 21 10:08 AM | Dec 21 02:08 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.