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{|class="__midcols __midrows __italicheaders" The Bielids. Fine display Nov. 21–28 and (α) Persei Sept. 15, Nov. 20 Active shower in 1876 the Bull Fine shower (α) Draconis Dec. 18–29 Dec. 2, 19, 21
 * Andromedids.
 * Andromedids.
 * Nov. 27
 * Near (γ) Andromedæ
 * Sl. T.
 * Nov. 17–23
 * Over-head
 * Taurids
 * Nov. 30
 * Between Capella
 * Between Capella
 * V. Sw.
 * Aug. 16
 * Over-head
 * Zeta Taurids.
 * Zeta Taurids.
 * Dec. 6
 * Near the horns of
 * Sl. B.
 * E.
 * Geminids.
 * Geminids.
 * Geminids.
 * Dec. 10
 * Near Castor
 * Sw.
 * Dec. 1-14
 * E.
 * Kappa Draconids
 * Dec. 22
 * Near Thuban
 * Near Thuban
 * Sw. Sk.
 * Nov. 14–23
 * Fire Ball Dates
 * Nov.29
 * Fire Ball Dates
 * Nov.29
 * Nov.29
 * Nov.29
 * Nov.29
 * }
 * }

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. 91