24 Solar Terms

What are the 24 Solar Terms?

The 24 solar terms divide the year based on the Sun's position on the ecliptic, marking seasonal and climatic changes in traditional Chinese culture.

Terms by Season

• Spring: Start of Spring, Rain Water, Awakening of Insects, Spring Equinox, Pure Brightness, Grain Rain
• Summer: Start of Summer, Grain Full, Grain in Ear, Summer Solstice, Minor Heat, Major Heat
• Autumn: Start of Autumn, End of Heat, White Dew, Autumn Equinox, Cold Dew, Frost's Descent
• Winter: Start of Winter, Minor Snow, Major Snow, Winter Solstice, Minor Cold, Major Cold

How to Use

1. Navigate years with the arrow buttons.
2. Click any term to view its date and climate features.