The 24 Solar Terms (二十四气) and 72 Solar Periods (七十二候) are traditional components of the Chinese lunisolar calendar. They reflect the annual climatic changes and natural phenomena observed in agricultural societies.
二十四節氣方位 Solar Terms x Directions
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| 節氣 Solar Term | 黃經 eLon | 黃經 eLon | 二十四山 Mount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 立春 Spring commences | 315 | 330 | M03艮 |
| 雨水 Spring showers | 330 | 345 | M04寅 |
| 驚蟄 Insects waken | 345 | 0 | M05甲 |
| 春分 Vernal equinox | 0 | 15 | M06卯 |
| 清明 Bright and clear | 15 | 30 | M07乙 |
| 穀雨 Corn rain | 30 | 45 | M08辰 |
| 立夏 Summer commences | 45 | 60 | M09巽 |
| 小滿 Corn forms | 60 | 75 | M10巳 |
| 芒種 Corn on ear | 75 | 90 | M11丙 |
| 夏至 Summer solstice | 90 | 105 | M12午 |
| 小暑 Moderate heat | 105 | 120 | M13丁 |
| 大暑 Great heat | 120 | 135 | M14未 |
| 立秋 Autumn commences | 135 | 150 | M15坤 |
| 處暑 End of heat | 150 | 165 | M16申 |
| 白露 White dew | 165 | 180 | M17庚 |
| 秋分 Autumnal equinox | 180 | 195 | M18酉 |
| 寒露 Cold dew | 195 | 210 | M19辛 |
| 霜降 Frost | 210 | 225 | M20戌 |
| 立冬 Winter commences | 225 | 240 | M21乾 |
| 小雪 Light snow | 240 | 255 | M22亥 |
| 大雪 Heavy snow | 255 | 270 | M23壬 |
| 冬至 Winter solstice | 270 | 285 | M00子 |
| 小寒 Moderate cold | 285 | 300 | M01癸 |
| 大寒 Severe cold | 300 | 315 | M02丑 |