Eclipses 2018
Solar & Lunar Eclipse Dates
Delhi, India
3
Solar Eclipses
2
Lunar Eclipses
Total Lunar Eclipse
31 January 2018
Maximum Eclipse: 06:59 PM IST
Total
Partial Solar Eclipse
16 February 2018
Maximum Eclipse: 02:21 AM IST
Partial
Partial Solar Eclipse
13 July 2018
Maximum Eclipse: 08:31 AM IST
Partial
Total Lunar Eclipse
28 July 2018
Maximum Eclipse: 01:51 AM IST
Total
Partial Solar Eclipse
11 August 2018
Maximum Eclipse: 03:16 PM 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)