Solar terms in 2073
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 2073, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 5 02:18 AM | Jan 4 06:18 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 19 07:37 PM | Jan 19 11:37 AM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 3 01:52 PM | Feb 3 05:52 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 18 09:34 AM | Feb 18 01:34 AM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 5 07:36 AM | Mar 4 11:36 PM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 20 08:13 AM | Mar 20 12:13 AM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 4 11:58 AM | Apr 4 03:58 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 19 06:48 PM | Apr 19 10:48 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 5 04:47 AM | May 4 08:47 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 20 05:29 PM | May 20 09:29 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 5 08:30 AM | Jun 5 12:30 AM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 21 01:07 AM | Jun 20 05:07 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 6 06:30 PM | Jul 6 10:30 AM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 22 11:55 AM | Jul 22 03:55 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 7 04:20 AM | Aug 6 08:20 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 22 07:11 PM | Aug 22 11:11 AM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 7 07:33 AM | Sep 6 11:33 PM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 22 05:15 PM | Sep 22 09:15 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 7 11:41 PM | Oct 7 03:41 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 23 03:08 AM | Oct 22 07:08 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 7 03:24 AM | Nov 6 07:24 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 22 01:11 AM | Nov 21 05:11 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 6 08:40 PM | Dec 6 12:40 PM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 21 02:50 PM | Dec 21 06:50 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.