Solar terms in 2094
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 2094, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 5 04:44 AM | Jan 4 08:44 PM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 19 10:03 PM | Jan 19 02:03 PM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 3 04:16 PM | Feb 3 08:16 AM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 18 11:55 AM | Feb 18 03:55 AM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 5 09:51 AM | Mar 5 01:51 AM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 20 10:21 AM | Mar 20 02:21 AM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 4 01:59 PM | Apr 4 05:59 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 19 08:40 PM | Apr 19 12:40 PM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 5 06:35 AM | May 4 10:35 PM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 20 07:09 PM | May 20 11:09 AM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 5 10:11 AM | Jun 5 02:11 AM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 21 02:41 AM | Jun 20 06:41 PM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 6 08:13 PM | Jul 6 12:13 PM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 22 01:34 PM | Jul 22 05:34 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 7 06:11 AM | Aug 6 10:11 PM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 22 09:00 PM | Aug 22 01:00 PM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 7 09:36 AM | Sep 7 01:36 AM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 22 07:16 PM | Sep 22 11:16 AM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 8 01:55 AM | Oct 7 05:55 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 23 05:20 AM | Oct 22 09:20 PM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 7 05:46 AM | Nov 6 09:46 PM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 22 03:30 AM | Nov 21 07:30 PM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 6 11:08 PM | Dec 6 03:08 PM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 21 05:13 PM | Dec 21 09:13 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.