*二十四節気とは何?
二十四節気とは太陽の位置で一年を24分割した暦の呼び名です。太陽の黄道上の動きを15度毎に24等分して決めています。1年を春夏秋冬の4つの季節に分け、さらに季節をそれぞれ6つに分けます。春分、秋分、夏至、冬至などは季節の節目として日々の生活の中でも話題になると思います。これらの言葉を知ることで、季節の変化をより身近に感じられるのではないでしょうか。節気の呼び名は以下に詳しく解説がありますのでご参照下さい。
*What are the 24 Solar Terms?
The term "24 Solar Terms" refers to a calendar that divides the year into 24 segments based on the sun's position. It divides the sun's movement along the ecliptic into 24 equal parts, each spanning 15 degrees. The year is divided into four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—and further subdivided into six each. Dates like the spring and autumn equinoxes, summer and winter solstices mark the transitions between these seasons and are often topics of discussion in daily life. Understanding these terms can help us feel more connected to the changing seasons. For detailed explanations of the solar terms, please refer to the National Astronomical Observatory's glossary.