Solar terms in 2093
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 2093, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 4 10:47 PM | Jan 4 02:47 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 19 04:13 PM | Jan 19 08:13 AM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 3 10:18 AM | Feb 3 02:18 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 18 06:06 AM | Feb 17 10:06 PM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 5 03:54 AM | Mar 4 07:54 PM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 20 04:34 AM | Mar 19 08:34 PM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 4 08:05 AM | Apr 4 12:05 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 19 02:58 PM | Apr 19 06:58 AM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 5 12:45 AM | May 4 04:45 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 20 01:31 PM | May 20 05:31 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 5 04:26 AM | Jun 4 08:26 PM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 20 09:07 PM | Jun 20 01:07 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 6 02:30 PM | Jul 6 06:30 AM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 22 07:57 AM | Jul 21 11:57 PM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 7 12:27 AM | Aug 6 04:27 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 22 03:18 PM | Aug 22 07:18 AM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 7 03:49 AM | Sep 6 07:49 PM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 22 01:28 PM | Sep 22 05:28 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 7 08:05 PM | Oct 7 12:05 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 22 11:28 PM | Oct 22 03:28 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 6 11:55 PM | Nov 6 03:55 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 21 09:37 PM | Nov 21 01:37 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 6 05:16 PM | Dec 6 09:16 AM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 21 11:20 AM | Dec 21 03:20 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.