Residents in Camrose, Alberta, will have a chance to see a rare total lunar eclipse on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This event, which is the last of its kind visible in the area until late 2028, will turn the moon a deep coppery red as it passes through the shadow of the Earth.
According to Time and Date, the eclipse starts at 1:44 AM, with the full red moon appearing from 4:04 AM to 5:02 AM. The darkest part of the event will happen at 4:33 AM before the moon sets later that morning at 7:17 AM.
While the event is free for families and photographers to enjoy, The Weather Network reports that cloudy skies and temperatures of -5 Celsius may make it difficult to see the sky clearly. For those looking for darker views away from city lights, Tourism Camrose recommends visiting Miquelon Lake Provincial Park, which is located about 30 kilometres north of the city.
Experts at Space.com say that no special telescopes or safety glasses are needed to watch a lunar eclipse, though observers should dress warmly for the early morning cold. This “blood moon” is a significant event for local skywatchers because another one will not happen in western Canada for more than two years.
