Solar terms in 2080
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 2080, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 5 06:59 PM | Jan 5 10:59 AM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 20 12:21 PM | Jan 20 04:21 AM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 4 06:28 AM | Feb 3 10:28 PM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 19 02:12 AM | Feb 18 06:12 PM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 5 12:05 AM | Mar 4 04:05 PM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 20 12:43 AM | Mar 19 04:43 PM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 4 04:22 AM | Apr 3 08:22 PM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 19 11:13 AM | Apr 19 03:13 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 4 09:10 PM | May 4 01:10 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 20 09:53 AM | May 20 01:53 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 5 12:57 AM | Jun 4 04:57 PM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 20 05:33 PM | Jun 20 09:33 AM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 6 11:05 AM | Jul 6 03:05 AM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 22 04:26 AM | Jul 21 08:26 PM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 6 09:03 PM | Aug 6 01:03 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 22 11:47 AM | Aug 22 03:47 AM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 7 12:22 AM | Sep 6 04:22 PM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 22 09:56 AM | Sep 22 01:56 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 7 04:34 PM | Oct 7 08:34 AM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 22 07:51 PM | Oct 22 11:51 AM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 6 08:17 PM | Nov 6 12:17 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 21 05:55 PM | Nov 21 09:55 AM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 6 01:33 PM | Dec 6 05:33 AM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 21 07:32 AM | Dec 20 11:32 PM | 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.