In July 1994, a comet slammed into Jupiter — and we watched it happen ☄️🪐 Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 had already been torn into 21 fragments by Jupiter’s gravity, and between July 16–22, 1994, those pieces slammed into the planet one by one. The impacts left dark “bruise” scars in Jupiter’s atmosphere that stayed visible for months. Would you want to see an event like this through a telescope (from a safe distance)? 👀✨ #Jupiter #Comet #NASA #Astronomy #StarWalk | Star Walk

In July 1994, 21 fragments of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with Jupiter. Each fragment carried enough force to cause a global catastrophe if it had struck Earth. Astronomers first observed the comet in 1993 and, through careful tracking, accurately predicted the impact more than a year in advance—forever changing our understanding of cosmic threats. See more from Randall: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRandallCarlson | Cosmic Summit

In July 1994, 21 fragments from Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with Jupiter, each capable of causing global catastrophe if they had struck Earth. Discovered in March 1993 by David Levy and Carolyn Shoemaker, astronomers predicted the collision a year in advance after tracking the comet’s fragmented path. See more from Randall: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRandallCarlson | Cosmic Summit

Watch actual footage of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 slamming into Jupiter, changing our view of cosmic collisions forever. Follow @spaceeves for more awe-inspiring space history. #JupiterImpact #SpaceEve #CosmicEvents | SpaceEve