Eclipses (grahan) in 2019
Every solar and lunar eclipse of 2019, 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 — 6 January 2019
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 6 Jan 2019, 7:11 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Total lunar eclipse — 21 January 2019
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 21 Jan 2019, 10:42 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 21 Jan 2019, 8:06 AM to 1:18 PM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 21 Jan 2019, 9:03 AM to 12:20 PM
- Totality
- 21 Jan 2019, 10:10 AM to 11:13 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Total solar eclipse — 3 July 2019
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 3 Jul 2019, 12:52 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Partial lunar eclipse — 17 July 2019
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 17 Jul 2019, 1:31 AM to 4:30 AM
- Maximum (global)
- 17 Jul 2019, 3:00 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 17 Jul 2019, 12:13 AM to 5:47 AM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 17 Jul 2019, 1:31 AM to 4:30 AM
- Sutak
- 16 Jul 2019, 4:31 PM to 17 Jul 2019, 4:30 AM
Annular solar eclipse — 26 December 2019
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 26 Dec 2019, 8:16 AM to 10:57 AM
- Sun covered
- 45% at maximum
- Maximum (global)
- 26 Dec 2019, 10:47 AM
- Sutak
- 25 Dec 2019, 8:16 PM to 26 Dec 2019, 10:57 AM
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 2019?
2019 has 3 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.