Moon Phase in Toronto Today
Sunday, June 28, 2026 · Canada
Full Moon
99% illuminated
Tonight’s Moon in Toronto
Best viewing at 12:45 AM facing S · 18° above horizon
The Moon & Toronto
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.
Upcoming Lunar Events
Full MoonStrawberry Moon
Monday, June 29, 2026
New Moon
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Full MoonBuck Moon
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
New Moon
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Full MoonSturgeon Moon
Friday, August 28, 2026
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