Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - The 24 Solar Terms - When is early autumn today?

When is early autumn today?

Beginning of autumn, August 7, 2022.

The solar term in beginning of autumn in 2022 is 20: 28: 57 on August 7, 2022, and Sunday on July 10, 2022.

In ancient times, the direction of bucket handle determined the alternation of seasons, and the Big Dipper rotated in a circular way, which was closely related to the change of seasons. When the Big Dipper bucket handle points southwest, it is the solar term of beginning of autumn. Beginning of autumn is the turning point when the Yang gradually closes, the Yin gradually grows, and the Yang gradually gets cloudy. The twenty-four solar terms reflect the change of "Qi" in the four seasons, and the change of Qi is related to the change of natural rhythm. Beginning of autumn means precipitation, humidity, etc. At the turning point of the year, it tends to decline or decrease; In nature, everything begins to grow from lush to mature.