Solar terms in 2077
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 2077, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 5 01:28 AM | Jan 4 05:28 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 19 06:55 PM | Jan 19 10:55 AM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 3 01:03 PM | Feb 3 05:03 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 18 08:53 AM | Feb 18 12:53 AM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 5 06:46 AM | Mar 4 10:46 PM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 20 07:30 AM | Mar 19 11:30 PM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 4 11:08 AM | Apr 4 03:08 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 19 06:03 PM | Apr 19 10:03 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 5 03:57 AM | May 4 07:57 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 20 04:44 PM | May 20 08:44 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 5 07:44 AM | Jun 4 11:44 PM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 21 12:23 AM | Jun 20 04:23 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 6 05:50 PM | Jul 6 09:50 AM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 22 11:13 AM | Jul 22 03:13 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 7 03:46 AM | Aug 6 07:46 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 22 06:31 PM | Aug 22 10:31 AM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 7 07:02 AM | Sep 6 11:02 PM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 22 04:35 PM | Sep 22 08:35 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 7 11:10 PM | Oct 7 03:10 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 23 02:25 AM | Oct 22 06:25 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 7 02:50 AM | Nov 6 06:50 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 22 12:25 AM | Nov 21 04:25 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 6 08:02 PM | Dec 6 12:02 PM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 21 02:00 PM | Dec 21 06:00 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.