What is the origin of the Beginning of Autumn solar term? What are the climatic characteristics of the Beginning of Autumn?
Introduction: The Beginning of Autumn is one of the 24 solar terms in our country and it is also the first solar term in autumn. Different solar terms have different origins and meanings, and bring different climatic impacts. So what is the origin of the Beginning of Autumn solar term? What are the climatic characteristics of the Beginning of Autumn? Let’s follow the editor to find out. Mr. Shui Mo has carefully compiled a special topic about the leap month of June in the lunar calendar in 2017. Friends who want to know more about the leap month of June in 2017 can read the relevant articles in this topic for reference!What is the origin of the Beginning of Autumn solar term?The beginning of autumn occurs on August 7 or 8 every year when the sun reaches 135° of the ecliptic longitude. The "Li" in Li Qiu means beginning, and "Qiu" refers to the period when crops mature. The Beginning of Autumn marks the end of summer and the beginning of cool autumn. It is a solar term that reflects the seasons. According to the Collected Explanations of the 72 Seasonal Changes in the Lunar Calendar: "Autumn means to gather, and things are gathered here." The Beginning of Autumn not only indicates that the hot summer is about to pass, but also that autumn is about to come. It also means that the plants are beginning to bear fruit and the harvest season has arrived. At this time, early rice is harvested and late rice is transplanted in central my country, and autumn crops enter an important growth and development period. The ancients regarded the Beginning of Autumn as an important moment between summer and autumn and always attached great importance to this solar term. According to records, during the Song Dynasty, on the day of the Beginning of Autumn, the phoenix trees planted in pots would be moved into the palace. When the time of "Beginning of Autumn" arrived, the historian would announce in a loud voice: "Autumn is coming." After the announcement, the phoenix trees would drop one or two leaves in response, to herald the arrival of autumn. In ancient times, on the day of the Beginning of Autumn, the emperor would lead all civil and military officials to the western suburbs to offer sacrifices and welcome the autumn, and would order military generals to begin training soldiers to defend the country. In addition, both the imperial court and the people would choose an auspicious day after the beginning of autumn to offer sacrifices and thank the gods and ancestors for their blessings, and to taste the newly harvested rice to celebrate.What are the climatic characteristics of the Beginning of Autumn?In ancient times, the beginning of autumn was divided into three stages: "The first stage is the arrival of cool winds." After the beginning of autumn, northerly winds began to blow in many parts of my country, and the southerly winds gradually decreased. The slight north wind brought a hint of coolness to people. "The second period is the arrival of white dew." Because the sunlight is still very strong during the day and the cool breeze at night creates a certain temperature difference between day and night. The water vapor in the air condenses into crystal dew drops on the outdoor plants in the early morning. "The third season of winter is when cicadas chirp." At this time of year, the cicadas have plenty of food and the temperature is suitable. They chirp proudly on the branches blown by the breeze, as if telling people that the hot summer is over.One season lasts for 5 days, and it gradually becomes cooler after 15 days from the beginning of autumn. Cooling is a climate trend. According to the description of the three phases of the Beginning of Autumn, this situation may occur when the climate is in a colder period. The Beginning of Autumn solar term indicates that the hot summer is about to pass and autumn is about to come. When the Beginning of Autumn arrives, many parts of our country are still in the hot summer. Climate characteristics of Beginning of Autumn "Li Qiu" has arrived, but it does not mean that the autumn weather has arrived. The division of climate seasons is based on the "average temperature", that is, the local average temperature for five consecutive days is below 22℃, which is the real autumn season. China has a vast territory. Although the climate varies from place to place, most areas have not yet entered the autumn climate at this time. Moreover, the last of the hottest days of the year is on the third day after the beginning of autumn. Especially in southern China, it is still summer during this solar term. At the same time, as the typhoon rain season is gradually passing, the temperature is even hotter. Therefore, Chinese medicine calls the period from the beginning of autumn to the autumnal equinox "long summer". In fact, according to the climatological standards for dividing seasons, autumn begins when the average daily temperature in the second half of the year drops steadily to below 22°C. Except for areas with winter and spring and autumn all year round and no summer, there are very few areas in my country that enter autumn at the "Beginning of Autumn". Heilongjiang and northern Xinjiang, the earliest regions to enter autumn, do not enter until mid-August. In normal years, the capital Beijing starts to feel the cool autumn breeze in early September. Autumn begins in the Qinhuai area from mid-September. In early October, the autumn wind blows to Lishui, Zhejiang, Nanchang, Jiangxi, and Hengyang, Hunan. The news of autumn does not reach the Leizhou Peninsula until early to mid-January. By the time autumn reaches Ya County, Hainan, the "end of the world", it is almost New Year's Day. Summary: Through the above article, we have learned about the origin of the Beginning of Autumn solar term and the climatic characteristics of the Beginning of Autumn. I hope it can help everyone! |
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