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C/1490 Y1

9/3/2026

C/1490 Y1 is a comet that was recorded and observed across East Asia, particularly China and Korea, from December 1490 to February 1491. It is believed to be the parent body of the Quadrantids meteor shower.

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C/1490 Y1 is a comet that was recorded and observed across East Asia, particularly China and Korea, from December 1490 to February 1491. It is believed to be the parent body of the Quadrantids meteor shower.

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