Residents in Cornwall, Ontario, might catch a glimpse of a total lunar eclipse in the early morning of March 3, 2026, though local weather could make it difficult to see. According to Time and Date, the event will turn the moon a reddish colour as it passes through the shadow of the Earth.
The eclipse is set to begin with its first phase at 4:51 a.m., followed by a more noticeable partial phase at 5:50 a.m. Experts at Drik Panchang note that the moon will set in the west at about 6:30 a.m. Local viewers will only have about 26 minutes to see the “totality” phase, which begins at 6:04 a.m., before the moon sinks below the horizon.
Watching the event will require braving very cold temperatures and potential clouds. Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for the area, with wind chills expected to feel like -23°C.
Along with the biting cold, The Weather Network reports a 40 per cent chance of snow for the night. These conditions could block the view for families and photographers hoping to see the moon low on the west-northwest horizon.
For those who want to try viewing the eclipse, open spaces like Lamoureux Park may offer a clear look at the horizon. People will need to find a spot with a clear view to the west before the moon disappears from sight at sunrise.
