Toronto, Ontario, is world-renowned for its iconic skyline, the towering CN Tower, and its picturesque location on the shores of Lake Ontario. The city offers some of the most spectacular vantage points to watch the full moon rise over urban architecture or shimmer across the vast open water.
- 3 Sat Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 05:02 local time America/Toronto 17:05 08:26
- 18 Sun New Moon New Moon 🕐 14:52 local time America/Toronto 08:01 16:56
- 1 Sun Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 17:09 local time America/Toronto 17:18 07:38
- 17 Tue New Moon New Moon 🕐 07:01 local time America/Toronto 07:23 18:14
- 3 Tue Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 06:37 local time America/Toronto 18:38 06:52
- 18 Wed New Moon New Moon 🕐 21:23 local time America/Toronto 07:07 19:19
- 1 Wed Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 22:12 local time America/Toronto 19:39 06:35
- 17 Fri New Moon New Moon 🕐 07:51 local time America/Toronto 06:14 20:48
- 1 Fri Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 13:23 local time America/Toronto 20:48 05:40
- 16 Sat New Moon New Moon 🕐 16:01 local time America/Toronto 05:11 21:05
- 31 Sun Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 04:45 local time America/Toronto 21:48 05:16
- 14 Sun New Moon New Moon 🕐 22:54 local time America/Toronto 04:30 21:13
- 29 Mon Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 19:56 local time America/Toronto 21:23 04:49
- 14 Tue New Moon New Moon 🕐 05:43 local time America/Toronto 05:41 21:35
- 29 Wed Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 10:35 local time America/Toronto 21:02 05:48
- 12 Wed New Moon New Moon 🕐 13:36 local time America/Toronto 05:58 20:32
- 28 Fri Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 00:18 local time America/Toronto 20:10 06:59
- 10 Thu New Moon New Moon 🕐 23:26 local time America/Toronto 06:10 19:19
- 26 Sat Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 12:49 local time America/Toronto 18:54 07:02
- 10 Sat New Moon New Moon 🕐 11:50 local time America/Toronto 07:27 18:23
- 26 Mon Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 00:11 local time America/Toronto 18:11 08:26
- 9 Mon New Moon New Moon 🕐 02:02 local time America/Toronto 07:40 16:44
- 24 Tue Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 09:53 local time America/Toronto 16:25 07:39
- 8 Tue New Moon New Moon 🕐 19:51 local time America/Toronto 07:38 16:01
- 23 Wed Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 20:28 local time America/Toronto 16:07 07:41
- 7 Thu New Moon New Moon 🕐 15:24 local time America/Toronto 08:02 16:41
- 22 Fri Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 07:17 local time America/Toronto 17:38 07:58
- 6 Sat New Moon New Moon 🕐 10:56 local time America/Toronto 07:32 17:46
- 20 Sat Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 18:23 local time America/Toronto 17:51 06:54
- 8 Mon New Moon New Moon 🕐 04:29 local time America/Toronto 06:37 18:51
- 22 Mon Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 06:43 local time America/Toronto 20:14 07:04
- 6 Tue New Moon New Moon 🕐 19:51 local time America/Toronto 06:20 19:53
- 20 Tue Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 18:27 local time America/Toronto 20:20 05:51
- 6 Thu New Moon New Moon 🕐 06:58 local time America/Toronto 05:39 21:18
- 20 Thu Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 06:59 local time America/Toronto 21:32 05:21
- 4 Fri New Moon New Moon 🕐 15:40 local time America/Toronto 04:55 21:23
- 18 Fri Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 20:44 local time America/Toronto 21:17 04:47
- 3 Sat New Moon New Moon 🕐 23:02 local time America/Toronto 04:39 21:06
- 18 Sun Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 11:44 local time America/Toronto 21:09 05:35
- 2 Mon New Moon New Moon 🕐 06:05 local time America/Toronto 06:13 20:53
- 17 Tue Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 03:28 local time America/Toronto 20:22 06:39
- 31 Tue New Moon New Moon 🕐 13:41 local time America/Toronto 06:27 19:43
- 15 Wed Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 19:03 local time America/Toronto 19:06 06:36
- 29 Wed New Moon New Moon 🕐 22:36 local time America/Toronto 06:38 18:31
- 15 Fri Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 09:47 local time America/Toronto 18:14 07:40
- 29 Fri New Moon New Moon 🕐 09:36 local time America/Toronto 08:03 17:50
- 13 Sat Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 22:25 local time America/Toronto 16:13 06:44
- 27 Sat New Moon New Moon 🕐 22:24 local time America/Toronto 07:10 16:01
- 13 Mon Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 11:08 local time America/Toronto 16:31 07:55
- 27 Mon New Moon New Moon 🕐 15:12 local time America/Toronto 07:55 16:32
Times in local time · Toronto (America/Toronto) · Moon phases after Meeus (±2 min) · moonrise/moonset for 43.65, -79.38 (±2 min)
In 2026 there are 13 full moons and 12 new moons. Times are shown in local time for Toronto (America/Toronto).
In 2027 there are 12 full moons and 13 new moons. Times are shown in local time for Toronto (America/Toronto).
The next full moon in Toronto is on October 26, 2026 at 00:11 local time (America/Toronto), in 12 days.
The next new moon in Toronto is on November 9, 2026 at 02:02 local time (America/Toronto), in 26 days.
On the day of the next full moon (October 26, 2026), the Moon rises in Toronto at 18:11 local time in the east-northeast. It sets the next morning at 09:47 in the west-northwest. A full moon rises around sunset and stays visible all night.
Yes! In 2026 there is a Blue Moon in May – this month has two full moons (local time Toronto).
The times are calculated using the Meeus astronomical algorithm (Jean Meeus, Astronomical Algorithms, Chapter 49) and are accurate to within approximately ±2 minutes. All times are displayed in the local timezone of Toronto (America/Toronto).
A full moon occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun, making it appear fully illuminated. A new moon occurs when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth. The cycle from one new moon to the next takes approximately 29.5 days (a lunar month).
Here are the best locations to experience this monthly celestial event:
1. Toronto Islands
The Toronto Islands offer arguably the most famous view of the city. Watching the full moon rise behind the skyline and the CN Tower is a breathtaking experience as the light reflects off Lake Ontario. Ward’s Island Beach is a particularly peaceful spot to enjoy the moonrise over the open water while the city lights twinkle in the distance.
2. Harbourfront Centre
The Harbourfront Centre is a vibrant waterfront destination. Its wooden boardwalks and “WaveDecks” provide an excellent platform for moon watching. It is an ideal location for an evening stroll under the moonlight, combined with the modern architecture of the revitalized shoreline.
3. Riverdale Park East
For a panoramic “post card” view of the entire Toronto skyline, Riverdale Park East is unbeatable. From the crest of the park’s hill, you can see the full moon hanging majestically above the downtown skyscrapers. This is a favorite spot for photographers capturing the “Blue Hour” and the subsequent moonrise.
4. Polson Pier (The Port Lands)
This location offers one of the most classic views of Toronto. From Polson Pier, you have a direct line of sight to the CN Tower and the Rogers Centre. When the full moon is positioned low in the sky, this industrial yet scenic spot provides a surreal and cinematic atmosphere.
5. Humber Bay Park
Located in the west end, Humber Bay Park (East and West) offers a great perspective looking back toward the city. The distinctive Humber Bay Arch Bridge in the foreground, set against the distant skyline under the glow of the full moon, makes for a fantastic photographic composition.
6. Woodbine Beach (The Beaches)
If you prefer to see the moon rise in a more natural setting, Woodbine Beach is the place to be. The wide sandy beach faces east and south over Lake Ontario, making it the perfect vantage point to watch the moon emerge directly from the lake’s horizon.
Each of these Toronto locations offers a unique ambiance for full moon enthusiasts. Whether you prefer the urban energy of the skyline at Polson Pier or the tranquility of the Toronto Islands, the city transforms under the silver lunar glow into a magical backdrop that perfectly blends modernity with nature.
