People usually say there are 24 Solar Terms (24节气) in a year, and each lasts 15 days. If so, 24x15 days = 360 days.
But a year has at least 365 days. Does it mean some 节气 have more than 15 days?
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before 清 dynasty (1644-1911), the calendar system in china used 平氣, solar terms lasts 15 days+ (it's roughly 365.25 days / 24).
then, the 時憲曆 changed the method to 定氣, that 360° div 24 = 15°, upon people observation, when the sun "walks" 15° on zodiac, solar term changes.
so, your question would be answered, it depends on which dynasty, and / or which seasons. eg, in 2018:
the 夏至 (summer solstice) is on 21st june, the 小暑 (lesser heat) is on 7th july. so, the summer solstice lasts 16 days :)
http://www.weather.gov.hk/gts/astron2018/Solar_Term_2018_uc.htm
have fun :)
