Chinese Calendar 2009, Year of Ox – 农历：4706 (己丑 – 牛年) A solar term is one of 24 points in traditional East Asian lunisolar calendars that matches a particular astronomical event or signifies some natural phenomenon. The 24 Seasons Start of spring (立春), Minor cold (小寒), Major cold (大寒), Rain Water (雨水), Awakening of Insects (惊蛰), Limit of Heat (处暑), Vernal equinox (春分), Clear and Bright (清明), Grain Rain (谷雨), Start of summer (立夏), Grain full (小满), Grain in Ear(芒种), Summer Solstice (夏至), Minor heat (小暑), Major heat(大暑), Start of autumn(立秋), White Dew (白露), Autumnal Equinox, (秋分), Cold Dew(寒露), Frost Descent(霜降), Start of Winter(立冬), Minor Snow (小雪), Major Snow (大雪)…