Tonight, May 8, 2025, the Moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase. It is about 11.17 days old and approximately 86-87% illuminated. This phase occurs when the Moon is more than half illuminated but not yet full, and it will be visible through most of the night, setting just before sunrise. The Waxing Gibbous phase typically lasts about 7 days as the Moon moves toward the Full Moon phase