Eclipses 2004
Solar & Lunar Eclipse Dates
Delhi, India
2
Solar Eclipses
2
Lunar Eclipses
Partial Solar Eclipse
19 April 2004
Maximum Eclipse: 07:04 PM IST
Partial
Total Lunar Eclipse
05 May 2004
Maximum Eclipse: 02:00 AM IST
Total
Partial Solar Eclipse
14 October 2004
Maximum Eclipse: 08:29 AM IST
Partial
Total Lunar Eclipse
28 October 2004
Maximum Eclipse: 08:34 AM IST
Total
About Eclipses
Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan)
Occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth, blocking sunlight. This happens only during New Moon (Amavasya).
Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan)
Occurs when Earth comes between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. This happens only during Full Moon (Pournami).
Types of Eclipses
- Total: Complete coverage of the celestial body
- Partial: Only a portion is covered
- Annular: Ring of sunlight visible around the Moon (Solar only)
- Penumbral: Moon passes through Earth's lighter outer shadow (Lunar only)