Eclipses (grahan) in 2001
Every solar and lunar eclipse of 2001, with timings and visibility for New Delhi. Sutak applies only where an eclipse is actually visible.
Next eclipse visible from New Delhi: Partial solar eclipse on 2 August 2027
Never look at the Sun directly or through ordinary sunglasses during a solar eclipse — use certified eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector. A lunar eclipse is safe to watch with the naked eye.
Total lunar eclipse — 10 January 2001
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 10 Jan 2001, 12:12 AM to 3:29 AM
- Maximum (global)
- 10 Jan 2001, 1:50 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 9 Jan 2001, 11:14 PM to 10 Jan 2001, 4:26 AM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 10 Jan 2001, 12:12 AM to 3:29 AM
- Totality
- 10 Jan 2001, 1:19 AM to 2:21 AM
- Sutak
- 9 Jan 2001, 3:12 PM to 10 Jan 2001, 3:29 AM
Total solar eclipse — 21 June 2001
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 21 Jun 2001, 5:33 PM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Partial lunar eclipse — 5 July 2001
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 5 Jul 2001, 7:18 PM to 9:45 PM
- Maximum (global)
- 5 Jul 2001, 8:25 PM
- Penumbral phase
- 5 Jul 2001, 5:42 PM to 11:08 PM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 5 Jul 2001, 7:05 PM to 9:45 PM
- Sutak
- 5 Jul 2001, 10:18 AM to 9:45 PM
Annular solar eclipse — 15 December 2001
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 15 Dec 2001, 2:21 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Penumbral lunar eclipse — 30 December 2001
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 30 Dec 2001, 5:30 PM to 6:01 PM
- Maximum (global)
- 30 Dec 2001, 3:59 PM
- Penumbral phase
- 30 Dec 2001, 1:57 PM to 6:01 PM
- Sutak
- No sutak — a penumbral eclipse is not observed as a grahan
Sutak and grahan customs
In the Hindu tradition the period before an eclipse is called sutak. It begins 12 hours (4 prahars) before a solar eclipse and 9 hours (3 prahars) before a lunar eclipse, and only where the eclipse is visible. Many families avoid cooking and eating during sutak, keep tulsi leaves in stored food, chant or meditate during the eclipse, and bathe and give charity after it ends. Children, the elderly, the sick and pregnant women are traditionally exempt from the fasting rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many eclipses are there in 2001?
2001 has 2 solar and 3 lunar eclipses.
When is the next eclipse visible from New Delhi?
The next eclipse visible from New Delhi is the partial solar eclipse on 2 August 2027.