Eclipses (grahan) in 2022
Every solar and lunar eclipse of 2022, 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 — 1 May 2022
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 1 May 2022, 2:11 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Total lunar eclipse — 16 May 2022
Not visible from New DelhiPast
- Maximum (global)
- 16 May 2022, 9:41 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 16 May 2022, 7:01 AM to 12:21 PM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 16 May 2022, 7:57 AM to 11:25 AM
- Totality
- 16 May 2022, 8:58 AM to 10:24 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Partial solar eclipse — 25 October 2022
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 25 Oct 2022, 4:29 PM to 5:42 PM
- Sun covered
- 44% at maximum
- Maximum (global)
- 25 Oct 2022, 4:30 PM
- Sutak
- 25 Oct 2022, 4:29 AM to 5:42 PM
Total lunar eclipse — 8 November 2022
Visible from New DelhiPast
- Seen from New Delhi
- 8 Nov 2022, 5:28 PM to 6:19 PM
- Maximum (global)
- 8 Nov 2022, 4:29 PM
- Penumbral phase
- 8 Nov 2022, 1:31 PM to 7:26 PM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 8 Nov 2022, 2:38 PM to 6:19 PM
- Totality
- 8 Nov 2022, 3:46 PM to 5:12 PM
- Sutak
- 8 Nov 2022, 8:28 AM to 6:19 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 2022?
2022 has 2 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.