A solar term (or jieqi, simplified Chinese: 节气; traditional Chinese: 節氣) is any of twenty-four periods in traditional Chinese lunisolar calendars that matches a particular astronomical event or signifies some natural phenomenon. [1]

The 24 Chinese solar terms refer to seasonal weather, wildlife, and farming activity. There are two per month or zodiac sign in the traditional solar calendar.

The 24 solar terms refer to the 24 particular occasions indicating seasonal changes in the Chinese lunar calendar, established according to the change of the Earth’s position on the ecliptic (the orbit on which the Earth rotates around the sun).

The following table lists the 24 solar terms, the English translation of their names and the Sun's apparent geocentric longitude. A major solar term is labelled by Z followed by a number, and a minor solar term is labelled by J followed by a number.

Jan 13, 2025 · Solar Terms is a calendar of twenty-four periods and climate to govern agricultural arrangements in ancient China and functions even now. Each solar term has about 15 days and it is decided by the position of the sun in the sky.

Mar 7, 2024 · The 24 Solar Terms, or 二十四节气 (èr shí sì jiéqì), is a traditional Chinese calendar system that divides the year into 24 periods, each lasting about two weeks. The system captures the essence of each season, marking the changes in the natural world.

Dec 12, 2024 · The 24 solar terms are composed of 12 major (sectional) terms with each major term containing two minor (middle) solar terms. These terms represent a full orbit of the sun and split it into 24 segments, each lasting about half a month.

Twenty-four Chinese Solar Terms with 2025 dates and means of each term. 24 Solar Terms indicates different periods of seasons, the changes of weather, some natural phenomena and more.

Mar 22, 2024 · Among the tools used for agricultural planning and development in ancient China, the 24 Solar Terms (二十四节气) played a crucial role. These terms, aligned with specific astronomical occurrences and natural phenomena, mark subtle shifts in …

Apr 19, 2024 · From the tender, young bamboo shoots of Qing Ming to the fragrant lychees of Grain in Ear (máng zhǒng 芒种), each solar term offers a tantalizing array of seasonal specialties, deeply rooted in local customs and traditions.