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| Andromedids. The Bielids. Fine display |
Nov. 27 | Near (γ) Andromedæ | Sl. T. | Nov. 17–23 Nov. 21–28 |
Over-head |
| Taurids | Nov. 30 | Between Capella and (α) Persei |
V. Sw. | Aug. 16 Sept. 15, Nov. 20 |
Over-head |
| Zeta Taurids. Active shower in 1876 |
Dec. 6 | Near the horns of the Bull |
Sl. B. | E. | |
| Geminids. Fine shower |
Dec. 10 | Near Castor | Sw. | Dec. 1-14 | E. |
| Kappa Draconids | Dec. 22 | Near Thuban (α) Draconis |
Sw. Sk. | Nov. 14–23 Dec. 18–29 |
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| Fire Ball Dates | Nov.29 Dec. 2, 19, 21 |
The Andromedes are usually red, sluggish in their movements, and leave only a small train. Brilliant displays were seen in 1872 and 1885.
The Leonids are characterized by their exceedingly swift flight. They are of a greenish or bluish tint and leave behind them a vivid and persistent train.
In most years the display is not especially noteworthy. Once in thirty-three years they afford an exhibition grand beyond description as in 1833 and 1866.
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