Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - The 24 Solar Terms - What is the third period of summer heat?

What is the third period of summer heat?

Three times in summer: once the eagle is a sacrificial bird; Second, wait for the beginning of heaven and earth; Three Hou he naideng. In this solar term, eagles began to prey on birds in large numbers; Everything began to wither; He Naideng's five grains refer to millet, millet, rice and sorghum crops, which means that they will mature when they climb up. Summer is one of the 24 solar terms, which also means that the hot summer is over. The dog days have passed or will soon end, and the date is August 22-24 every year. Summer is a solar term that reflects the change of temperature, and this solar term also means entering the autumn with meteorological significance. There are many folk activities in summer, such as eating ducks, setting off river lanterns, opening fishing festivals, decocting medicinal tea and offering sacrifices to the land.

Summer: It means that the hot summer is over. In other words, the hot summer will pass, so much. After the summer, except South China and Southwest China; The rainy season will end in most parts of China, and the precipitation will gradually decrease. Especially in North China, Northeast China and Northwest China, we must pay close attention to water storage and moisture conservation. If there is drought during autumn sowing, the sowing date of winter crops will be postponed.