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| A spectacular lunar eclipse of the full worm moon will take place in the pre-dawn hours on Friday morning. The eclipse will be visible across North America as well as other parts of the globe. The weather looks perfect for viewing here in Montreal. (Photo: Fred Espenak, NASA) |
A total lunar eclipse will take place in the wee hours of Friday morning, visible across all of North America, including here in Montreal. The eclipse begins just prior to midnight Thursday at 11:57PM, reaching maximum totality at 2:58AM Friday morning, and ending completely by 6AM, lasting a total of 6 hours and 3 minutes.
Totality will occur between 2:26AM and 3:31AM.
The eclipse of the full worm moon will occur as the earth passes between the sun and the moon. The moon will take on a reddish copper hue, often referred to as a blood moon. The weather for the event will be near-perfect in Montreal and across southern Québec and eastern Ontario, with clear skies, light winds, and a temperature around -4C (26F) expected.
Unlike a solar eclipse, there is no zero-danger in watching the lunar event. Dress warmly, grab your camera, tripod or binoculars and enjoy the celestial show.
The next total lunar eclipse will be on March 3, 2026.
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