Moon phase today explained: What the moon will look like on October 25, 2025

After nights of low visibility, the moon finally puts on its show this evening. Keep reading to find out what you can see.

What is the moon phase today?

Since Saturday October 25, the phase of the moon is the waxing crescent. According to NASA’s Daily Moon Observation, 14% of the Moon will be illuminated tonight.

After nights of insufficient visibility, the Moon is finally large enough to see some features on its surface. Without any visual aid you should be able to see Mare Crisium and Mare Fecunditatis. With the addition of binoculars or a telescope, you’ll also get a glimpse of Endymion Crater.

As we have passed the new moon, these will now be visible on the right side of the moon. If you are in the southern hemisphere, this will be the left side.

When will the next full moon be?

The next full moon will be on November 5.

The next full moon will be on November 5.

What are moon phases?

According to NASA, phases of the moon, like the waxed crescent, are caused by the 29.5-day cycle of the moon’s orbit. The cycle occurs when the angles between the Sun, Moon and Earth change. The phases of the Moon correspond to the appearance of the Moon as seen from Earth as it surrounds us. We always see the same side of the Moon, but the amount of illumination from the Sun changes depending on where it is in its orbit. This is how we get full moons, half moons, and moons that appear completely invisible. There are eight main phases of the moon and they follow a repeating cycle.

The eight main phases of the moon are:

New Moon – The Moon sits between the Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it’s invisible to the naked eye).

Waxed Crescent – ​​A small burst of light appears on the right side (northern hemisphere).

First Quarter – Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half moon.

Waxing Gibbous – More than half is lit, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon – The entire face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous – The moon begins to lose light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) – Another half moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent – ​​A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before turning dark again.