Solar terms in 2083
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 2083, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 5 12:25 PM | Jan 5 04:25 AM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 20 05:46 AM | Jan 19 09:46 PM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 3 11:57 PM | Feb 3 03:57 PM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 18 07:39 PM | Feb 18 11:39 AM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 5 05:35 PM | Mar 5 09:35 AM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 20 06:09 PM | Mar 20 10:09 AM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 4 09:49 PM | Apr 4 01:49 PM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 20 04:34 AM | Apr 19 08:34 PM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 5 02:30 PM | May 5 06:30 AM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 21 03:07 AM | May 20 07:07 PM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 5 06:11 PM | Jun 5 10:11 AM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 21 10:42 AM | Jun 21 02:42 AM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 7 04:15 AM | Jul 6 08:15 PM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 22 09:35 PM | Jul 22 01:35 PM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 7 02:12 PM | Aug 7 06:12 AM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 23 04:59 AM | Aug 22 08:59 PM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 7 05:34 PM | Sep 7 09:34 AM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 23 03:11 AM | Sep 22 07:11 PM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 8 09:49 AM | Oct 8 01:49 AM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 23 01:10 PM | Oct 23 05:10 AM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 7 01:35 PM | Nov 7 05:35 AM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 22 11:15 AM | Nov 22 03:15 AM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 7 06:51 AM | Dec 6 10:51 PM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 22 12:53 AM | Dec 21 04:53 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.