XinggeLunar year
1963: Year of the Rabbit (Gui Mao)
1963 is the Year of the Rabbit (Gui Mao). The animal changes at Lunar New Year, so anyone born in 1963 before 1963-01-25 belongs to the previous year's animal.
Key dates in 1963
Lunar New Year1963-01-25
Li Chun (start of spring)1963-02-04 21:07
Leap monthafter month 4
Next Lunar New Year1964-02-13
The 24 solar terms of 1963
Minor Cold01-06 09:26
Major Cold01-21 02:53
Start of Spring02-04 21:07
Rain Water02-19 17:08
Awakening of Insects03-06 15:17
Spring Equinox03-21 16:19
Clear and Bright04-05 20:18
Grain Rain04-21 03:36
Start of Summer05-06 13:51
Grain Buds05-22 02:58
Grain in Ear06-06 18:14
Summer Solstice06-22 11:04
Minor Heat07-08 04:37
Major Heat07-23 21:59
Start of Autumn08-08 14:25
End of Heat08-24 04:57
White Dew09-08 17:11
Autumn Equinox09-24 02:23
Cold Dew10-09 08:36
Frost Descent10-24 11:28
Start of Winter11-08 11:32
Minor Snow11-23 08:49
Major Snow12-08 04:12
Winter Solstice12-22 22:01
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1963?
62 or 63 this year depending on whether the birthday has passed, or 64 by the traditional count that starts at 1 and adds a year at each Lunar New Year.
When is Li Chun in 1963?
1963-02-04 21:07 (UTC+8). Ba Zi and almanacs switch the year pillar at Li Chun, not at Lunar New Year.
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