Residents in Grimsby, Ontario, may miss out on seeing a total lunar eclipse on the morning of March 3, 2026, because of predicted rain and heavy clouds. While the event is visible across North America, local weather conditions are expected to make it difficult for people in the Niagara region to see the moon clearly.
The total phase of the eclipse is set to begin at approximately 6:04 AM. According to Time and Date, the moon will set in the west at 6:47 AM, which gives local skywatchers a short window to see the peak of the event before it sinks below the horizon. The total phase of the eclipse does not officially end until 7:02 AM, after the moon has already set for local viewers.
A forecast issued on March 1, 2026, by Environment Canada shows a high chance of rain and clouds throughout the morning. This is the only total lunar eclipse taking place in 2026; the next one will occur in late 2028, though it will not be visible from the Niagara region until June 2029.
This event is often called a “blood moon” because the moon turns a reddish colour as it passes through the shadow of the Earth. Unlike solar eclipses, a lunar eclipse is safe to view with the naked eye and coincides with the peak of the “Full Worm Moon” occurring on the morning of March 3, 2026.
The RASC Niagara Centre often hosts viewing events at Heartland Forest in nearby Niagara Falls for major astronomical dates. If the rain continues, the group may offer indoor options or virtual livestreams for those who still want to follow the progress of the eclipse online.
