Eclipses 1961
Solar & Lunar Eclipse Dates
Delhi, India
2
Solar Eclipses
2
Lunar Eclipses
Total Solar Eclipse
15 February 1961
Maximum Eclipse: 01:49 PM IST
Total
Partial Lunar Eclipse
02 March 1961
Maximum Eclipse: 06:58 PM IST
Partial
Annular Solar Eclipse
11 August 1961
Maximum Eclipse: 04:16 PM IST
Annular
Partial Lunar Eclipse
26 August 1961
Maximum Eclipse: 08:38 AM IST
Partial
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)