Eclipses (grahan) in 2009
Every solar and lunar eclipse of 2009, 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.
Annular solar eclipse — 26 January 2009
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 26 Jan 2009, 1:28 PM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Penumbral lunar eclipse — 9 February 2009
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 9 Feb 2009, 6:08 PM to 10:07 PM
- Maximum (global)
- 9 Feb 2009, 8:08 PM
- Penumbral phase
- 9 Feb 2009, 6:08 PM to 10:07 PM
- Sutak
- No sutak — a penumbral eclipse is not observed as a grahan
Penumbral lunar eclipse — 7 July 2009
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 7 Jul 2009, 3:08 PM
- Penumbral phase
- 7 Jul 2009, 2:06 PM to 4:10 PM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Total solar eclipse — 22 July 2009
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 22 Jul 2009, 5:36 AM to 7:24 AM
- Sun covered
- 83% at maximum
- Maximum (global)
- 22 Jul 2009, 8:05 AM
- Sutak
- 21 Jul 2009, 5:36 PM to 22 Jul 2009, 7:24 AM
Penumbral lunar eclipse — 6 August 2009
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 6 Aug 2009, 4:33 AM to 5:49 AM
- Maximum (global)
- 6 Aug 2009, 6:09 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 6 Aug 2009, 4:33 AM to 7:44 AM
- 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 2009?
2009 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.