Happy Thursday! As we near the weekend, the moon is slowly gaining illumination from the sun each night. We are currently in the waxing crescent phase, which lasts about a week in total.

Today’s moon is about one day old and is just 4% illuminated by the sun. Here’s everything you should know about the current moon phase, including its symbolism and astrological impact.

Today’s Moon Phase: October 23, 2025

Today’s moon phase is a waxing crescent in Scorpio. The current moon is only about two days old and is just 4% illuminated by the sun.

According to Moongiant, this particular moon is “best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset.

“The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon, which becomes brighter as the days

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