Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9

Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 was a comet that broke apart and then collided with Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, in 1994. Scientists watched as the fragmented comet's pieces crashed into Jupiter, creating spectacular fireballs and dark spots on the planet's atmosphere. This event provided valuable insights into how such impacts work and helped us understand the potential dangers of comet and asteroid collisions with planets, including Earth. The collision was a rare and dramatic demonstration of the dynamic and sometimes violent nature of our solar system.