Eclipses 1998
Solar & Lunar Eclipse Dates
Delhi, India
2
Solar Eclipses
3
Lunar Eclipses
Total Solar Eclipse
26 February 1998
Maximum Eclipse: 10:58 PM IST
Total
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
13 March 1998
Maximum Eclipse: 09:50 AM IST
Penumbral
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
08 August 1998
Maximum Eclipse: 07:54 AM IST
Penumbral
Annular Solar Eclipse
22 August 1998
Maximum Eclipse: 07:36 AM IST
Annular
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
06 September 1998
Maximum Eclipse: 04:40 PM IST
Penumbral
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)