A short introduction to the twenty-four solar terms

Here is the exact time and a brief introduction to the 24 solar terms:

1. Lichun: February 3 or 4 by the Gregorian calendar, which represents the beginning of spring, when everything begins to sprout and spring flowers bloom.

2. Rain: February 18th or 19th in the Gregorian calendar, representing an increase in rainfall, is an important festival in spring and has a significant impact on agricultural production.

3. Hibernation: March 5 or 6 by the Gregorian calendar, representing the beginning of warmer weather, the beginning of spring thunder, and the awakening of everything.

4. Vernal Equinox: March 20 or 21 by the Gregorian calendar, representing the center point of spring, when day and night are equally divided and everything grows and flourishes.

5. Ching Ming: April 4 or 5, Gregorian calendar, is a traditional festival and a day for sweeping tombs and paying homage to ancestors, which means spring has arrived.

6. Grain Rain: April 19 or 20 on the Gregorian calendar, which represents the imminent end of spring and the arrival of summer, and is a crucial time for farmers to plow in spring.

7. Lixia: May 5 or 6 by the Gregorian calendar, representing the beginning of summer, when temperatures begin to rise and everything starts to grow.

8. Xiaoman: May 20 or 21 by the Gregorian calendar, representing the beginning of hot weather and the critical period of crop growth.

9. Mangseo: June 5 or 6 by the Gregorian calendar, representing the beginning of wheat ripening, an important period of agricultural production.

10. Summer Solstice: June 21 or 22 on the Gregorian calendar, representing the center point of summer and the longest day of the year.

11. Xiaoshu: July 6 or 7 by the Gregorian calendar, representing the beginning of hot weather and the gradual increase of summer heat.

12. Great Heat: July 22 or 23 by the Gregorian calendar, representing the hottest period of summer and the hottest period of the year.

13. Autumn: August 7 or 8 by the Gregorian calendar, representing the beginning of autumn, when the weather starts to cool down and the autumn breeze is refreshing.

14. Heatstroke: August 23 or 24 by the Gregorian calendar, representing the beginning of the summer season and the beginning of cooler weather.

15. White Dew: September 7 or 8 by the Gregorian calendar, representing the first solar term of autumn, when the weather has begun to turn cooler and dew begins to appear.

16. Autumn Equinox: September 22 or 23 on the Gregorian calendar, representing the center point of autumn, when day and night are equally divided and everything begins to mature.

17. Cold Dew: October 8 or 9 by the Gregorian calendar, representing the temperature has begun to drop and dew is more abundant.

18. Frost: October 23rd or 24th in the Gregorian calendar, representing the time when temperatures have dropped even more and frost begins to appear, making it an important period for agricultural production.

19. Winter: November 7 or 8 by the Gregorian calendar, representing the beginning of winter, when temperatures begin to plummet and seasonal transitions are evident.

20. Snow: November 22 or 23 by the Gregorian calendar, representing the beginning of snowfall, everything enters hibernation.

21. Big Snow: December 7 or 8 by the Gregorian calendar, representing more frequent snowfall and colder weather.

22. Winter Solstice: December 21 or 22 by the Gregorian calendar, representing the center point of winter and the shortest day of the year.

23. Little Cold: January 5 or 6 by the Gregorian calendar, representing the continuation of the cold winter and one of the coldest periods of the year.

24. Big Cold: January 20 or 21 by the Gregorian calendar, representing the last festival of winter, the weather is extremely cold and it is one of the coldest periods of winter.

It should be noted that the exact timing of the 24 solar terms is affected by a variety of factors, including climate and geographic location, so the timing may vary slightly from region to region.