Solar terms Solar terms The autumnal equinox (or fall equinox) marks the beginning of astronomical autumn. It occurs during the month of September in the Northern Hemisphere, and during March in the Southern Hemisphere. In Chinese culture it marks the middle of autumn. At the same moment that the autumnal equinox occurs in one hemisphere, it is the time of the vernal equinox in the other hemisphere. ...more on Wikipedia about "Autumnal equinox"
Bailu (白露) is a solar term begins when Sun lies between the celestial longitude of 165° and 180°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when Sun exactly at the celestial longitude of 165°. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bailu"
Chushu (处暑 / 處暑) is a solar term begins when Sun lies between the celestial longitude of 150° and 165°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when Sun exactly at the celestial longitude of 150°. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chushu"
Dahan (大寒) is a solar term begins when Sun lies between the celestial longitude of 300° and 315°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when Sun exactly at the celestial longitude of 300°. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dahan"
Dashu (大暑) is a solar term begins when Sun lies between the celestial longitude of 120° and 135°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when Sun exactly at the celestial longitude of 120°. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dashu"
Daxue (大雪) is a solar term that begins when the Sun lies between the celestial longitudes of 255° and 270°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when the Sun is exactly at the celestial longitude of 255°. Daxue usually begins around December 7, and ends around December 22. ...more on Wikipedia about "Daxue"
Guyu ( Traditional Chinese: 穀雨; Simplified Chinese: 谷雨) is a solar term begins when Sun lies between the celestial longitude of 30° and 45°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when Sun exactly at the celestial longitude of 30°. ...more on Wikipedia about "Guyu" Fast www.shortopedia.com Solar_terms
Hanlu (寒露) is a solar term. Its period extends from the time when Sun lies at the celestial longitude of 195° until the Sun reaches 210°. "Hanlu" sometimes refers to the particular day when Sun lies exactly at the celestial longitude of 195°. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hanlu"
Jingzhe (惊蛰 / 驚蟄) is a solar term begins when Sun lies between the celestial longitude of 345° and 360°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when Sun exactly at the celestial longitude of 345°. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jingzhe"
Lichun ( Simplified Chinese: 立春; Traditional Chinese: 立春; pinyin: Lìchūn; Japanese: 立春; Korean: 입춘) is a solar term begins when Sun lies between the celestial longitude of 315° and 330°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when Sun is exactly at the celestial longitude of 315°. ...more on Wikipedia about "Lichun"
Lidong (立冬) is a solar term begins when Sun lies between the celestial longitude of 225° and 240°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when Sun exactly at the celestial longitude of 225°. ...more on Wikipedia about "Lidong"
Liqiu (立秋) is a solar term begins when Sun lies between the celestial longitude of 135° and 150°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when Sun exactly at the celestial longitude of 135°. ...more on Wikipedia about "Liqiu"
Lixia (立夏) is a solar term begins when Sun lies between the celestial longitude of 45° and 60°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when Sun exactly at the celestial longitude of 45°. ...more on Wikipedia about "Lixia"
Mangzhong (芒种 / 芒種) is a solar term begins when Sun lies between the celestial longitude of 75° and 90°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when Sun exactly at the celestial longitude of 75°. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mangzhong"
In astronomy, the March equinox (or northward equinox) is the moment when the Sun appears to cross the celestial equator, heading northward. The March equinox is known as the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, and the autumnal equinox in the Southern Hemisphere. ...more on Wikipedia about "March equinox"
Qingming (清明) is a solar term begins when Sun lies between the celestial longitude of 15° and 30°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when Sun exactly at the celestial longitude of 15°. ...more on Wikipedia about "Qingming"
Shuangjiang (霜降) is a solar term begins when Sun lies between the celestial longitude of 210° and 225°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when Sun exactly at the celestial longitude of 210°. ...more on Wikipedia about "Shuangjiang"
A Solar term is one of 24 days in the traditional East Asian lunisolar calendars that match a particular astronomical events or signify some natural phenomenon. The points are spaced 15° apart along the ecliptic used by lunisolar calendars to stay synchronized with the seasons. Solar terms originated in China, then spread to Korea, Vietnam, and Japan. ...more on Wikipedia about "Solar term"
The summer solstice is an astronomical term regarding the position of the sun in relation to the celestial equator. At the time of the summer solstice, the earth is at a point in its orbit where one hemisphere is most tilted towards the sun, causing the sun to appear at 23.45 degrees above the celestial equator, thus making its highest path across the sky. The summer solstice is the day of the year with the longest daylight period and hence the shortest night. This day usually occurs on June 21/ June 22 in the northern hemisphere and on December 21/ December 22 in the southern hemisphere. The actual date changes due to differences between the calendar year and the tropical year. ...more on Wikipedia about "Summer solstice"
The vernal equinox (or spring equinox) marks the beginning of astronomical spring. It occurs during the month of March in the Northern Hemisphere, and during September in the Southern Hemisphere. In Chinese culture the vernal equinox marks the middle of spring. At the same moment that the vernal equinox occurs in one hemisphere, it is the time of the autumnal equinox in the other hemisphere. ...more on Wikipedia about "Vernal equinox"
In astronomy, the winter solstice is the moment when the earth is at a point in its orbit where one hemisphere is most inclined away from the Sun. This causes the Sun to appear at its farthest below the celestial equator when viewed from the far hemisphere. Solstice is a Latin borrowing and means "sun stand still", referring to the appearance that the Sun's noontime elevation change stops its progress, either northerly or southerly. The day of the winter solstice is the shortest day and the longest night of the year. ...more on Wikipedia about "Winter solstice"
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Xiaohan (小寒) is a solar term that begins when the Sun lies between the celestial longitudes of 285° and 300°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when the Sun is exactly at the celestial longitude of 285°. Xiaohan usually begins around January 6, and ends around January 20. ...more on Wikipedia about "Xiaohan"
Xiaoman (小满 / 小滿) is a solar term begins when Sun lies between the celestial longitude of 60° and 75°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when Sun exactly at the celestial longitude of 60°. ...more on Wikipedia about "Xiaoman"
Xiaoshu (小暑) is a solar term begins when Sun lies between the celestial longitude of 105° and 120°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when Sun exactly at the celestial longitude of 105°. ...more on Wikipedia about "Xiaoshu"
Xiaoxue (小雪) is a solar term that begins when the Sun lies between the celestial longitudes of 240° and 255°. It sometimes refers in particular to the day when the Sun is exactly at the celestial longitude of 240°. Xiaoxue usually begins around November 22, and ends around December 7. ...more on Wikipedia about "Xiaoxue"
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