Eclipses (grahan) in 2011
Every solar and lunar eclipse of 2011, 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 solar eclipse — 4 January 2011
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 4 Jan 2011, 3:12 PM to 3:51 PM
- Sun covered
- 0% at maximum
- Maximum (global)
- 4 Jan 2011, 2:20 PM
- Sutak
- 4 Jan 2011, 3:12 AM to 3:51 PM
Partial solar eclipse — 2 June 2011
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 2 Jun 2011, 2:46 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Total lunar eclipse — 16 June 2011
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 15 Jun 2011, 11:52 PM to 16 Jun 2011, 3:32 AM
- Maximum (global)
- 16 Jun 2011, 1:42 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 15 Jun 2011, 10:54 PM to 16 Jun 2011, 4:30 AM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 15 Jun 2011, 11:52 PM to 16 Jun 2011, 3:32 AM
- Totality
- 16 Jun 2011, 12:52 AM to 2:33 AM
- Sutak
- 15 Jun 2011, 2:52 PM to 16 Jun 2011, 3:32 AM
Partial solar eclipse — 1 July 2011
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 1 Jul 2011, 2:08 PM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Partial solar eclipse — 25 November 2011
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 25 Nov 2011, 11:50 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Total lunar eclipse — 10 December 2011
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 10 Dec 2011, 6:15 PM to 9:48 PM
- Maximum (global)
- 10 Dec 2011, 8:01 PM
- Penumbral phase
- 10 Dec 2011, 5:03 PM to 11:00 PM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 10 Dec 2011, 6:15 PM to 9:48 PM
- Totality
- 10 Dec 2011, 7:35 PM to 8:28 PM
- Sutak
- 10 Dec 2011, 9:15 AM to 9:48 PM
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 2011?
2011 has 4 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.