Right now the Moon can be described by two things: its phase (how much of it looks lit) and any special type name it might have this month, like “supermoon” or “harvest moon.” Common phases include new Moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent, each corresponding to how the Sun, Earth, and Moon line up in the current 29.5‑day lunar cycle. Because there is no precise date, time, or location in your question, the exact current phase and special name cannot be stated reliably here.

What “type of moon” usually means

  • Phase name, such as full Moon or waxing crescent, which tells you how much of the Moon’s day side you see from Earth.
  • Seasonal or monthly full‑Moon name, like “Wolf Moon,” “Pink Moon,” or “Strawberry Moon,” which depends on the month and cultural naming traditions.
  • Special geometric types, such as a supermoon (full Moon near perigee, when the Moon is closer and appears slightly larger) or a micromoon (full Moon near apogee, when it appears slightly smaller).

How to find what type it is tonight

  1. Check an astronomy app or site (for example, many planetarium or weather apps) and enter your location and today’s date; it will display the Moon’s current phase and whether it is “super,” “micro,” or has an extra label like “eclipse.”
  1. Compare what you see outside:
    • A thin “banana” sliver is a crescent Moon.
    • A D‑ or reverse‑D‑shape is a quarter Moon.
    • Almost full but not quite is gibbous.
    • A perfectly round bright disc is a full Moon.

If you share your location (city/region) and today’s date/time, a much more precise “what type of moon is it” answer is possible for your sky.