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(α)—(β) Perseids Mar. 1 Between (α) and
(β) Persei
V. Sl. July–Dec.
Mar. 13–19
N. W.
Beta Leonids or Beta
Virginids
Mar 14. Near Denebola
(β) Leonis
Sl. B. Mar. 3, 4
Dec. 12
S. E.
Kappa Cepheids Mar. 18 Near Polaris Sl. B. Oct 4–17
Mar. 13–19
N.
Beta Ursids Mar. 24 Near (β)
Ursæ Maj.
Sw. Apr. 10–16
Mar. 13–14
Dec. 2–9
Precise
N.
Zeta Draconids Mar. 28 Near the Dragons's
Head
Sl. July 29
Aug 24, etc.
N.

The Abbreviations under Characterisics are as follows:

  • V. Very
  • M. Moderately
  • Sw. Swift
  • Sl. Slow

  • Sh. Short
  • B. Bright
  • F. Faint
  • Sk. Streak leaving meteors

T. Train leaving meteors

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