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Moon Phase in Toronto Today

Sunday, June 28, 2026 · Canada

Full Moon

99% illuminated

Tonight’s Moon in Toronto

Moonrise
Moonset4:01 AM
Peak Altitude18°
DirectionS

Best viewing at 12:45 AM facing S · 18° above horizon

The Moon & Toronto

Population2.8M
Elevation76m
Clear Nights89/yr
Latitude43.7°N

Lake Ontario moderates conditions but can produce fog

Lunar Culture in Toronto

Toronto's Ontario Science Centre hosts regular lunar observation events. The Mississauga and Haudenosaunee peoples of the region named each full moon: the Strawberry Moon (June), Thunder Moon (July), and Harvest Moon (September). Toronto's CN Tower, at 553 meters, provides a unique elevated perspective for moon photography, with organized 'moonrise dinners' at the revolving restaurant.

How the Moon Affects Toronto

Lake Ontario's tidal range is only about 5 centimeters (lunar tides in enclosed lakes are minimal), but wind-driven seiches combined with barometric tides during full moons can produce noticeable water level changes along the Toronto waterfront. The Great Lakes fishing industry tracks solunar tables for salmon and trout activity.

Best Moon Viewing in Toronto

The Toronto Islands offer the best unobstructed southern and eastern horizon views, away from the downtown light dome. Cherry Beach is popular for moonrise photography over the lake.

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Upcoming Lunar Events

Next Full MoonMonday, June 29
Next New MoonTuesday, July 14
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Full MoonStrawberry Moon

Monday, June 29, 2026

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New Moon

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Full MoonBuck Moon

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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New Moon

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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Full MoonSturgeon Moon

Friday, August 28, 2026

partial eclipse
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New Moon

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Moonphase Watches & Toronto

Set Your Moonphase Watch in Toronto

To set your moonphase complication in Toronto: wait for the next full moon (Monday, June 29), then advance the moonphase disc to show a full moon centered in the aperture. Set the time to midnight local time. Use our drift calculator to check if your complication has drifted since you last set it.

Open Drift Calculator

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