Residents in St. Thomas, Ontario, may have a difficult time seeing a rare total lunar eclipse on the morning of March 3, 2026, due to a cloudy weather forecast. The event, which is often called a Blood Moon because of its reddish colour, is the last of its kind visible in the region until late 2028.
The peak phase of the eclipse is expected to take place between 6:04 AM and 7:02 AM. However, Environment Canada reports that the local sky will likely turn cloudy on Tuesday morning, with a chance of light snow and rain.
Visibility will also be a challenge because the moon will be very low on the western horizon during the peak of the event. It is expected to set around 7:00 AM, which is almost the exact same time the sun rises.
For those who are unable to see the sky because of the weather, digital options are available. Both TimeandDate.com and the Virtual Telescope Project will provide live video of the eclipse online for residents to watch from home.
