The lunar phase on Saturday, May 19, 1770 was a Waning Crescent. At 11:00pm ET, the face of the moon was 28% illuminated, 24.3 days old, and 82% of the way through the lunar cycle.
During the Waning Crescent phase, the illuminated sliver continues to shrink, nearing the end of the lunar cycle.
The next New Moon was on Thursday, May 24, 1770, and the next Full Moon was on Friday, June 8, 1770 (Strawberry Moon).
Below are the lunar phases for the remainder of May 1770.
Full Moon Names and their Traditional Meanings
Each of the twelve full moons of the calendar year has its own traditional name that helps remind us of our connection with the natural world.
Moon Signs and their Personality Traits
Most people know their zodiac sign as their sun sign, but did you know you also have a moon sign that corresponds to the location of the moon at the date and time of your birth?
What is a Blue Moon?
What is a Blue Moon, and why does it hold such fascination in our cultural and mythological history?