Amherstburg, Ontario, residents will have a chance to see a total lunar eclipse in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This event, which happens during the Full Worm Moon, will turn the moon a deep coppery red as it passes through the shadow of the Earth, according to Space.com.
The most dramatic part of the eclipse is expected to begin around 6:04 AM, reaching its peak at 6:33 AM. According to Time and Date, the moon will be sitting very low in the western sky and will sink below the horizon at approximately 7:00 AM.
Local spots with a clear view of the west, such as King’s Navy Yard Park, are expected to be popular vantage points for the view over the Detroit River. Unlike solar eclipses, this event is completely safe to watch with the naked eye and does not require any special protective glasses.
Visibility will depend on the weather, and Environment Canada currently predicts mostly cloudy skies with a small chance of lingering drizzle. According to The Weather Network, this will be the last total lunar eclipse visible in the region until 2028.
