Residents in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, may miss a rare early morning lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, as an incoming winter storm brings heavy clouds and snow to the region. According to Environment Canada, the area is expected to see between 15 and 25 centimetres of snow with wind gusts reaching up to 90 kilometres per hour. These hazardous conditions are expected to begin Monday night and continue through the peak viewing hours of the eclipse.
The eclipse is expected to begin its partial phase at 5:50 AM, but local skywatchers will likely face poor visibility. Information from Space shows that the moon will set at 7:03 AM, which is the same time the total eclipse phase begins. This means that even if the skies were clear, people in the community would only be able to see the early stages of the event before the moon disappears below the horizon.
Data from Time and Date indicates that this event could have featured a rare sight where the sun rises and the eclipsed moon sets at the same time. However, national guidance from The Weather Network suggests heavy cloud cover will likely block this view. Residents are advised to check for short breaks in the storm between 5:50 AM and 6:30 AM for any chance of seeing the partial eclipse.
