Eclipses 2017
Solar & Lunar Eclipse Dates
Delhi, India
2
Solar Eclipses
2
Lunar Eclipses
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
11 February 2017
Maximum Eclipse: 06:13 AM IST
Penumbral
Annular Solar Eclipse
26 February 2017
Maximum Eclipse: 08:23 PM IST
Annular
Partial Lunar Eclipse
07 August 2017
Maximum Eclipse: 11:50 PM IST
Partial
Total Solar Eclipse
21 August 2017
Maximum Eclipse: 11:55 PM 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)