Chinese Solar Terms
Entry posted by MonsoonMaiden
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Noticed this in Craig's post under the South China Heatwave thread. Yep, good names. :lol:
Spring Begins Feb 4
Rain Water Feb 19
Awakening of Insects Mar 6
Spring Equinox Mar 21
Clear and Bright Apr 5
Grain Rains Apr 20
Summer Begins May 6
Grain Fills May 21
Grain in Ear Jun 6
Summer Solstice Jun 21
Slight Heat Jul 7
Great Heat Jul 23
Autumn Begins Aug 8
End of Heat Aug 23
White Dew Sep 8
Autumn Equinox Sep 23
Cold Dew Oct 8
Hoar Frost Oct 23
Winter Begins Nov 7
Little Snow Nov 22
Great Snow Dec 7
Winter Solstice Dec 22
Little Cold Jan 6
Great Cold Jan 20
More info can be found in Wikipedia.
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