CIIC:Today's featured article/December 22, 2018
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Revision as of 01:36, 24 December 2018 by imported>Ciic (Created page with 'thumb|250px|left|Dongzhi '''Dongzhi''' ('''冬至''') reflects the changing of seasons. As early as 2,500 years ago during the Spring and Autumn Period ...')
Dongzhi (冬至) reflects the changing of seasons. As early as 2,500 years ago during the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), the Chinese scientists had determined the point of Winter Solstice by observing the movement of the sun with a sundial. It was the earliest of the 24 seasonal division points. The day falls between 21 and 23 according to the Gregorian calendar. (More...)
