what kind of moon is there tonight

Tonight, October 9, 2025, the moon is in the Waning Gibbous phase. The moon is about 91-92% illuminated, meaning it is still mostly visible but gradually getting smaller each night after the Full Moon on October 7. It will be visible in the early morning hours on the western horizon and is about 17.7 days old in its lunar cycle. This phase lasts roughly seven days until it reaches the Last Quarter Moon phase. The moon is currently in the Earth zodiac sign of Taurus during this phase.