Solar terms in 2095
The exact moment of all 24 solar terms in 2095, in China Standard Time and UTC.
| Term | China Standard Time | UTC | Sun at | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Cold | Jan 5 10:34 AM | Jan 5 02:34 AM | 285° | Cold is building. |
| Major Cold | Jan 20 03:55 AM | Jan 19 07:55 PM | 300° | The coldest stretch. |
| Start of Spring | Feb 3 10:06 PM | Feb 3 02:06 PM | 315° | Spring begins by the old calendar. |
| Rain Water | Feb 18 05:47 PM | Feb 18 09:47 AM | 330° | Snow gives way to rain. |
| Awakening of Insects | Mar 5 03:41 PM | Mar 5 07:41 AM | 345° | Thunder wakes the insects. |
| Spring Equinox | Mar 20 04:14 PM | Mar 20 08:14 AM | 0° | Day and night are equal. |
| Pure Brightness | Apr 4 07:50 PM | Apr 4 11:50 AM | 15° | Clear air; a time to tend family graves. |
| Grain Rain | Apr 20 02:35 AM | Apr 19 06:35 PM | 30° | Rain that helps grain grow. |
| Start of Summer | May 5 12:25 PM | May 5 04:25 AM | 45° | Summer begins. |
| Grain Buds | May 21 01:05 AM | May 20 05:05 PM | 60° | Grain fills but isn’t ripe. |
| Grain in Ear | Jun 5 03:59 PM | Jun 5 07:59 AM | 75° | Time to sow millet and harvest wheat. |
| Summer Solstice | Jun 21 08:38 AM | Jun 21 12:38 AM | 90° | The longest day in the north. |
| Minor Heat | Jul 7 02:00 AM | Jul 6 06:00 PM | 105° | Heat is building. |
| Major Heat | Jul 22 07:30 PM | Jul 22 11:30 AM | 120° | The hottest stretch. |
| Start of Autumn | Aug 7 11:58 AM | Aug 7 03:58 AM | 135° | Autumn begins. |
| End of Heat | Aug 23 02:56 AM | Aug 22 06:56 PM | 150° | The heat ends. |
| White Dew | Sep 7 03:23 PM | Sep 7 07:23 AM | 165° | Dew forms in the cool nights. |
| Autumn Equinox | Sep 23 01:11 AM | Sep 22 05:11 PM | 180° | Day and night are equal again. |
| Cold Dew | Oct 8 07:42 AM | Oct 7 11:42 PM | 195° | Dew turns cold. |
| Frost Descent | Oct 23 11:12 AM | Oct 23 03:12 AM | 210° | The first frost comes. |
| Start of Winter | Nov 7 11:32 AM | Nov 7 03:32 AM | 225° | Winter begins. |
| Minor Snow | Nov 22 09:20 AM | Nov 22 01:20 AM | 240° | Light snow starts. |
| Major Snow | Dec 7 04:51 AM | Dec 6 08:51 PM | 255° | Heavier snow. |
| Winter Solstice | Dec 21 11:00 PM | Dec 21 03:00 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.