Xiǎoxuě (Chinese: 小雪; pinyin: xiǎoxuě) is the 20th solar term. [1] . It begins when the Sun reaches the celestial longitude of 240° and ends when it reaches the longitude of 255°. It more often refers in particular to the day when the Sun is exactly at the celestial longitude of 240°.

From the beginning of Xiaoxue, translated as “minor snow” in English, pre...

Apr 17, 2022 · Xiaoxue 小雪 is the 20th of the 24 Solar Terms二十四节气. It begins when the Sun reaches the celestial longitude of 240° and ends when it reaches the longitude of 255°. It more often refers in particular to the day when the Sun is exactly at the celestial longitude of 240°.

Nov 23, 2024 · Minor Snow (Xiaoxue), the 20th solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar, marks an important seasonal milestone as the second solar term of winter. Occurring annually around November 22 or 23 in the Gregorian calendar, this period corresponds to the sun’s position at exactly 240° longitude.

Nov 22, 2020 · Beijing experienced its first snowfall on November 21, delighting numerous tourists and netizens and attracting photography aficionados. The snowfall also set the stage for China's Xiaoxue or "Minor Snow," the 20th solar term in the Chinese lunar year, which begins today.

Nov 22, 2019 · Minor Snow, or "Xiao Xue" in Chinese, is the 20th solar term of the Chinese lunar year, lasting from November 22 to December 6. As indicated by the name, the period refers to the time of year when the weather starts getting colder. Snow is usually light during this time period. /VCG Photo. Snow is usually light during this time period. /VCG Photo.

Xiaoxue is the twentieth of the 24 solar terms of the Chinese calendar, its name means "Lesser Snow". The Xiaoxue season begins on November 21-23, which is the second half of the month of the Pig, it ends on December 8-10, it will be followed by the Daxue

Nov 22, 2021 · Minor Snow, or Xiaoxue in Chinese, is the 20th solar term on the traditional Chinese calendar, and it falls on November 22 this year. It signifies the arrival of piercing cold, a fall in precipitation and a rise in snowfalls.

Xiaoxue (小雪) is a weather phenomenon, indicating that the snowy season begins. Different from the ordinary meaning of "light snow" in the weather forecast, Xiaoxue refers more to the weather characteristics during a period of time.

Nov 24, 2020 · On November 22, or the eighth of the tenth month of Chinese lunar calendar, the 20th solar term – Xiaoxue (Light Snow) arrives. As winter begins, snow starts to descend in some northern parts of China.