03/02/2026
Tomorrow, if the skies remain clear and our curiosity remains sharp, we are invited to witness a silent, ancient clockwork: a Total Lunar Eclipse in some parts of the world, and a partial lunar eclipse in others.
The chart below reveals the timing for the event from across the country.
From Saint John and surrounding area:
4:44am AT - Penumbral Eclipse begins
The Moon will be slightly dimmer than normal
5:50am AT - Partial Eclipse begins
This is when you'll begin to really notice the eclipse happening, as Earth's shadow "takes a bite" out of the Moon.
6:57am AT - Maximum Eclipse
The time when we will experience the maximum amount of the Moon bathed in the darker part of Earth's shadow.
7:00am AT - Moonset. We will not experience a total lunar eclipse here.
With this eclipse, the farther West you are, the more of the complete cycle of the eclipse you will see.
Why is it called the "Blood Moon"
As sunlight passes through the thin, fragile envelope of the Earth's atmosphere, the shorter blue wavelengths are scattered away. Only the longer, redder wavelengths survive the journey, bending around the curvature of our globe to illuminate the lunar surface.
It's like having the light of all of the Sunrise and Sunsets at that time on Earth bathing the Moon.
If you decide to venture out, a few tips for you:
Dress warm and bring along a hot beverage - tomorrow's temps are expected to be quite chilly.
Bring along binoculars if you have them, although not required.
Try and find a location with an unobstructed view of the Western horizon. That will help you get the view for longest time.
In Saint Jon, Sunrise is 2 minutes before Moonset. That will take away some contrast for the view.
I will most likely be having a watch party, as I have interviews that morning, so check here if you want the complete view.
This will be the last Total Lunar Eclipse on the planet until 2028. Our next Partial Lunar Eclipse is in August.
Wishing all an enjoyable experience under clear skies :)
