Eclipses (grahan) in 2038
Every solar and lunar eclipse of 2038, 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.
Annular solar eclipse — 5 January 2038
Not visible from New Delhi
- Maximum (global)
- 5 Jan 2038, 7:15 PM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Penumbral lunar eclipse — 21 January 2038
Visible from New Delhi
- Seen from New Delhi
- 21 Jan 2038, 7:15 AM to 7:16 AM
- Maximum (global)
- 21 Jan 2038, 9:18 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 21 Jan 2038, 7:15 AM to 11:22 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak — a penumbral eclipse is not observed as a grahan
Penumbral lunar eclipse — 17 June 2038
Not visible from New Delhi
- Maximum (global)
- 17 Jun 2038, 8:13 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 17 Jun 2038, 6:45 AM to 9:42 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Annular solar eclipse — 2 July 2038
Not visible from New Delhi
- Maximum (global)
- 2 Jul 2038, 7:01 PM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Penumbral lunar eclipse — 16 July 2038
Not visible from New Delhi
- Maximum (global)
- 16 Jul 2038, 5:04 PM
- Penumbral phase
- 16 Jul 2038, 3:27 PM to 6:41 PM
- Sutak
- No sutak in New Delhi
Penumbral lunar eclipse — 11 December 2038
Visible from New Delhi
- Seen from New Delhi
- 11 Dec 2038, 9:04 PM to 12 Dec 2038, 1:23 AM
- Maximum (global)
- 11 Dec 2038, 11:13 PM
- Penumbral phase
- 11 Dec 2038, 9:04 PM to 12 Dec 2038, 1:23 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak — a penumbral eclipse is not observed as a grahan
Total solar eclipse — 26 December 2038
Not visible from New Delhi
- Maximum (global)
- 26 Dec 2038, 6:29 AM
- 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 2038?
2038 has 3 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.