End of Heat (Chushu), on August 23 this year, is the 14th solar term of the year, implying that most parts of China have gotten rid of the hot summer. End of Heat is also the busy harvest season for farmers.
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White Dew (Bailu),
on September 8this year, is the 15th solar term of the year, indicating the real beginning of getting cold. The temperature declines gradually and the vapors in the air often condense into white dew on the grass and trees.
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Autumn Equinox (Qiufen),
on September 23 this year,is the 16th solar term of the year, lying at the midpoint of autumn. Autumnal Equinox reflects the turning point of the variation of the altitude of the sun from astronomical aspect. Day and night are equally long on that day.
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Cold Dew (Hanlu),
on October 8 this year, is the 17th solar term of the year. Temperatures are lower, and the dew is greater.
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Frost's Descent (Shuangjiang),
on October 23 this year, is the 18th solar term of the year. Frost's Descent is the last solar term of autumn, during which time the weather becomes much colder than before and frost begins to descend.
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