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The Blood Worm Moon will be visible across parts of Canada on March 3, 2026.
Summary
A total lunar eclipse will occur early on March 3, 2026, turning the full Moon a dusky red for up to an hour; visibility and exact clock times will vary across Canada, and Atlantic regions may only see early phases before the Moon sets.
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Early on March 3, 2026, a total lunar eclipse will pass through the deepest part of Earth's shadow, an event often called the Blood Worm Moon this month. During totality the full Moon can take on a dusky red color as sunlight refracts through Earth's atmosphere. Observers across Canada will witness the same celestial alignment, but local clock times differ by timezone. In Atlantic Canada only the penumbral phase and part of the partial phase may be visible before the Moon sets.
Observing details:
- Date: early morning March 3, 2026.
- What happens: the full Moon passes through Earth's umbra, producing a total lunar eclipse that can redden the Moon.
- Duration: totality may last up to an hour or more depending on location.
- Timing varies by region: because the event is the same celestial moment for all observers, local clock times shift with timezones; farther west in Canada the eclipse begins earlier by the clock and can end later, giving more time to see it unfold.
- Atlantic Canada visibility: only the initial penumbral phase and some of the partial phase may be visible before moonset.
Summary:
The March 3, 2026 total lunar eclipse will be visible across Canada with regional differences in local timing and duration. Some areas, particularly in Atlantic Canada, may only catch early phases before the Moon sets. Detailed local timing is undetermined at this time.
