Eclipses (grahan) in 2006
Every solar and lunar eclipse of 2006, 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.
Penumbral lunar eclipse — 15 March 2006
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 15 Mar 2006, 2:53 AM to 6:40 AM
- Maximum (global)
- 15 Mar 2006, 5:17 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 15 Mar 2006, 2:53 AM to 7:41 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak — a penumbral eclipse is not observed as a grahan
Total solar eclipse — 29 March 2006
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 29 Mar 2006, 4:33 PM to 6:02 PM
- Sun covered
- 17% at maximum
- Maximum (global)
- 29 Mar 2006, 3:41 PM
- Sutak
- 29 Mar 2006, 4:33 AM to 6:02 PM
Partial lunar eclipse — 8 September 2006
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 7 Sept 2006, 11:35 PM to 8 Sept 2006, 1:07 AM
- Maximum (global)
- 8 Sept 2006, 12:21 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 7 Sept 2006, 10:13 PM to 8 Sept 2006, 2:28 AM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 7 Sept 2006, 11:35 PM to 8 Sept 2006, 1:07 AM
- Sutak
- 7 Sept 2006, 2:35 PM to 8 Sept 2006, 1:07 AM
Annular solar eclipse — 22 September 2006
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 22 Sept 2006, 5:10 PM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
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 2006?
2006 has 2 solar and 2 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.