Eclipses (grahan) in 2020
Every solar and lunar eclipse of 2020, 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.
Penumbral lunar eclipse — 11 January 2020
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 10 Jan 2020, 10:37 PM to 11 Jan 2020, 2:42 AM
- Maximum (global)
- 11 Jan 2020, 12:40 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 10 Jan 2020, 10:37 PM to 11 Jan 2020, 2:42 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak — a penumbral eclipse is not observed as a grahan
Penumbral lunar eclipse — 6 June 2020
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 5 Jun 2020, 11:15 PM to 6 Jun 2020, 2:34 AM
- Maximum (global)
- 6 Jun 2020, 12:54 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 5 Jun 2020, 11:15 PM to 6 Jun 2020, 2:34 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak — a penumbral eclipse is not observed as a grahan
Annular solar eclipse — 21 June 2020
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 21 Jun 2020, 10:20 AM to 1:48 PM
- Sun covered
- 94% at maximum
- Maximum (global)
- 21 Jun 2020, 12:10 PM
- Sutak
- 20 Jun 2020, 10:20 PM to 21 Jun 2020, 1:48 PM
Penumbral lunar eclipse — 5 July 2020
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 5 Jul 2020, 9:59 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 5 Jul 2020, 8:36 AM to 11:22 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Penumbral lunar eclipse — 30 November 2020
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 30 Nov 2020, 3:12 PM
- Penumbral phase
- 30 Nov 2020, 1:01 PM to 5:23 PM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Total solar eclipse — 14 December 2020
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 14 Dec 2020, 9:43 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 2020?
2020 has 2 solar and 4 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.