Eclipses (grahan) in 2010
Every solar and lunar eclipse of 2010, 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.
Partial lunar eclipse — 1 January 2010
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 1 Jan 2010, 12:21 AM to 1:23 AM
- Maximum (global)
- 1 Jan 2010, 12:52 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 31 Dec 2009, 10:46 PM to 1 Jan 2010, 2:58 AM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 1 Jan 2010, 12:21 AM to 1:23 AM
- Sutak
- 31 Dec 2009, 3:21 PM to 1 Jan 2010, 1:23 AM
Annular solar eclipse — 15 January 2010
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 15 Jan 2010, 11:53 AM to 3:11 PM
- Sun covered
- 41% at maximum
- Maximum (global)
- 15 Jan 2010, 12:36 PM
- Sutak
- 14 Jan 2010, 11:53 PM to 15 Jan 2010, 3:11 PM
Partial lunar eclipse — 26 June 2010
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 26 Jun 2010, 5:08 PM
- Penumbral phase
- 26 Jun 2010, 2:26 PM to 7:49 PM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 26 Jun 2010, 3:46 PM to 6:30 PM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Total solar eclipse — 12 July 2010
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 12 Jul 2010, 1:03 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Total lunar eclipse — 21 December 2010
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 21 Dec 2010, 1:46 PM
- Penumbral phase
- 21 Dec 2010, 10:59 AM to 4:34 PM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 21 Dec 2010, 12:02 PM to 3:31 PM
- Totality
- 21 Dec 2010, 1:10 PM to 2:23 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 2010?
2010 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.