The color of the Moon can vary depending on several factors, including the position of the Moon in the sky, atmospheric conditions, and the presence of particles in the Earth's atmosphere.
If you are observing the Moon near the horizon, particularly during sunrise or sunset, it may appear to have a yellow or orange tint. This is because, when the Moon is low on the horizon, you are viewing it through a thicker layer of Earth's atmosphere compared to when it is directly overhead. The Earth's atmosphere scatters shorter wavelengths of light (such as blue and green) more than longer wavelengths (such as red and orange). As a result, the blue and green light gets scattered away, while the longer-wavelength red, orange, and yellow light pass through and reach your eyes. This atmospheric scattering effect can make the Moon appear yellow or orange near the horizon.
In addition to atmospheric effects, the color of the Moon can also be influenced by other factors such as dust, smoke, or pollution in the atmosphere. Fine particles or pollutants in the air can scatter and filter the moonlight, giving it a yellowish hue. This effect can be particularly noticeable during certain atmospheric conditions, such as when there are wildfires or when there are high concentrations of dust or pollution in the atmosphere.
It's worth noting that individual perception of the Moon's color can also vary slightly from person to person, so the exact shade of yellow observed may differ for different observers.
To summarize, the yellow color of the Moon tonight may be due to atmospheric scattering of shorter wavelengths of light near the horizon or the presence of particles or pollutants in the atmosphere that scatter and filter the moonlight.