The autumnal equinox is one of the 24 solar terms and the midpoint of autumn, marking the official start of autumn. The date of the autumnal equinox is calculated according to the lunar calendar, usually on September 22nd or 23rd in the solar calendar. In the autumn equinox, the temperature gradually decreases, the weather gradually turns cold, and the temperature difference between day and night gradually increases. This solar term is characterized by cool in the morning and evening, still hot at noon, and large temperature difference between day and night.
In the autumn equinox, the growth of crops has entered the final stage, and the harvest season is coming. At this time, farmers need to step up their work to ensure that crops can be harvested and preserved in time. If we are careless at this time and fail to harvest the crops in time, it may lead to crop damage or poor harvest.
Autumn harvest is sloppy, and birds explode. This agricultural proverb expresses the importance of the autumnal equinox season, reminding people to take this solar term seriously and step up the autumn harvest to ensure the quality of the harvest. At the same time, this agricultural proverb also vividly describes the consequences of poor harvest in autumn. Birds searched everywhere for food because of hunger, and even burst their stomachs.
The autumnal equinox is an important solar term, which marks the beginning of autumn and the harvest season of crops. The arrival of this solar term reminds people to take agricultural production seriously, step up autumn harvest work and ensure the quality of harvest.
The role of solar terms:
1. Directing agricultural production: The 24 solar terms reflect the changing laws of natural environment and climate, and play an important guiding role in agricultural production. According to the solar terms, farmers can master the law of crop growth and harvest, choose the right time to plant and harvest crops, and improve production efficiency and yield.
2. Arrange farming activities: 24 solar terms divides the year into 24 stages, and each stage has specific farming activities. According to the solar terms, farmers can reasonably arrange their own agricultural activities, including plowing, sowing, fertilizing, weeding and harvesting, thus ensuring the orderly agricultural production.
3. Predicting meteorological changes: The 24 solar terms have a certain predictive effect on meteorological changes. Each solar term has specific climatic characteristics, such as temperature, humidity and rainfall. According to the solar terms, people can take measures in advance to deal with meteorological changes in order to reduce the impact of natural disasters on agricultural production.
4. Inheriting cultural values: The 24 solar terms are an important part of the traditional culture of China, reflecting the ancient people's awe and respect for nature in China. By inheriting the 24 solar terms, we can better understand and inherit the cultural heritage of the Chinese nation and carry forward the excellent traditional Chinese culture.