The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Spring (Chinese: 立春), the first solar term of the year, begins this year on Feb 4 and ends on Feb 18. Start of ...

China's 24 Solar Terms, the ancient Chinese knowledge of dividing a year through the observation of the sun's annual motion, was inscribed on the World Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2016 ...

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. White Dew, the 15th solar term of the year, begins this year on Sept 8 and ends on Sept 22. White Dew indicates the real ...

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Minor Heat, the 11th solar term of the year, begins on July 7 this year and ends on July 22. Minor Heat signifies the ...

Rain Water begins this year on February 18 at 18:06:18. Rain Water signifies the beginning of rain, which usually occurs as a light drizzle or fine mist. As Rain Water arrives, the sun's direct rays ...

Japan is known for its dedicated observance of the four seasons, but traditionally, the year was also divided up into 24 sekki, or solar terms. In a series of articles, we will explore customs ...

The US and many other countries around the world are investing heavily in solar power as an energy source as part of an ...