The 24 solar terms: dates, foods and seasonal living
Each of the 24 solar terms: its date and time, meaning, seasonal foods and gentle habits for the season.
| Term | Time | Sun longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Start of Spring 立春 | 2026-02-04 05:02 | 315° |
| Rain Water 雨水 | 2026-02-19 00:52 | 330° |
| Awakening of Insects 驚蟄 | 2026-03-05 22:59 | 345° |
| Spring Equinox 春分 | 2026-03-20 23:46 | 0° |
| Clear and Bright 清明 | 2026-04-05 03:40 | 15° |
| Grain Rain 穀雨 | 2026-04-20 10:39 | 30° |
| Start of Summer 立夏 | 2026-05-05 20:49 | 45° |
| Grain Buds 小滿 | 2026-05-21 09:37 | 60° |
| Grain in Ear 芒種 | 2026-06-06 00:48 | 75° |
| Summer Solstice 夏至 | 2026-06-21 17:24 | 90° |
| Minor Heat 小暑 | 2026-07-07 10:57 | 105° |
| Major Heat 大暑 | 2026-07-23 04:13 | 120° |
| Start of Autumn 立秋 | 2026-08-07 20:43 | 135° |
| End of Heat 處暑 | 2026-08-23 11:19 | 150° |
| White Dew 白露 | 2026-09-07 23:41 | 165° |
| Autumn Equinox 秋分 | 2026-09-23 09:05 | 180° |
| Cold Dew 寒露 | 2026-10-08 15:29 | 195° |
| Frost Descent 霜降 | 2026-10-23 18:38 | 210° |
| Start of Winter 立冬 | 2026-11-07 18:52 | 225° |
| Minor Snow 小雪 | 2026-11-22 16:23 | 240° |
| Major Snow 大雪 | 2026-12-07 11:52 | 255° |
| Winter Solstice 冬至 | 2026-12-22 05:50 | 270° |
| Minor Cold 小寒 | 2027-01-05 23:10 | 285° |
| Major Cold 大寒 | 2027-01-20 16:30 | 300° |