Solar terms in 2069
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 2069, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 5 02:48 AM | Jan 4 06:48 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 19 08:13 PM | Jan 19 12:13 PM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 3 02:20 PM | Feb 3 06:20 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 18 10:08 AM | Feb 18 02:08 AM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 5 08:02 AM | Mar 5 12:02 AM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 20 08:44 AM | Mar 20 12:44 AM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 4 12:23 PM | Apr 4 04:23 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 19 07:18 PM | Apr 19 11:18 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 5 05:14 AM | May 4 09:14 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 20 06:00 PM | May 20 10:00 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 5 09:03 AM | Jun 5 01:03 AM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 21 01:41 AM | Jun 20 05:41 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 6 07:10 PM | Jul 6 11:10 AM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 22 12:32 PM | Jul 22 04:32 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 7 05:05 AM | Aug 6 09:05 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 22 07:48 PM | Aug 22 11:48 AM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 7 08:20 AM | Sep 7 12:20 AM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 22 05:51 PM | Sep 22 09:51 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 8 12:27 AM | Oct 7 04:27 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 23 03:42 AM | Oct 22 07:42 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 7 04:07 AM | Nov 6 08:07 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 22 01:43 AM | Nov 21 05:43 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 6 09:22 PM | Dec 6 01:22 PM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 21 03:21 PM | Dec 21 07:21 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.