io8 THE NOVEMBER METEORS. 



earth in its orbit, and they leave trains of yellowish sparks. The 

 radiant is visible all night, being circumpolar in our latitude. 

 It is probable that the display this year would have been con- 

 siderable ; clouds, alas ! prevented. 



Permit me to call attention to the lunar eclipse on zyth inst. 

 The time of observation is convenient the first contact with the 

 umbra being at qh. 47 '8m., the total phase commencing at 

 ich. 57*4m., the end o'f the shadow being ijh. 36'4m. G.M.T. 



A few short reports of observations would probably add to the 

 interest of the February meeting of the Field Club. 



