Calendars - China and Japan
Ancient calendars and timekeeping in China and Japan.
The Essence of the Chinese Calendar
Site explains that there is no easy way to convert from the Chinese calendar to the Western. Days and years in the Chinese calendar are calculated according to the sun, but months also rely on lunar movement. Provides a chart of sun longitude, solar segment, astrological sign and month name.
Site explains that there is no easy way to convert from the Chinese calendar to the Western. Days and years in the Chinese calendar are calculated according to the sun, but months also rely on lunar movement. Provides a chart of sun longitude, solar segment, astrological sign and month name.