Eclipses (grahan) in 2007
Every solar and lunar eclipse of 2007, 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 — 4 March 2007
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 4 Mar 2007, 2:59 AM to 6:41 AM
- Maximum (global)
- 4 Mar 2007, 4:50 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 4 Mar 2007, 1:47 AM to 7:53 AM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 4 Mar 2007, 2:59 AM to 6:41 AM
- Totality
- 4 Mar 2007, 4:13 AM to 5:28 AM
- Sutak
- 3 Mar 2007, 5:59 PM to 4 Mar 2007, 6:41 AM
Partial solar eclipse — 19 March 2007
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 19 Mar 2007, 6:26 AM to 8:00 AM
- Sun covered
- 48% at maximum
- Maximum (global)
- 19 Mar 2007, 8:01 AM
- Sutak
- 18 Mar 2007, 6:26 PM to 19 Mar 2007, 8:00 AM
Total lunar eclipse — 28 August 2007
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 28 Aug 2007, 4:07 PM
- Penumbral phase
- 28 Aug 2007, 1:23 PM to 6:51 PM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 28 Aug 2007, 2:20 PM to 5:53 PM
- Totality
- 28 Aug 2007, 3:22 PM to 4:52 PM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Partial solar eclipse — 11 September 2007
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 11 Sept 2007, 6:01 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 2007?
2007 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.