2.7K views · 121 reactions | #OnThisDay in 1994, the first asteroid fragments of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 struck the gas giant Jupiter. The impacts, which you can see flaring in the bottom left of the image below, hit at a speed of 37 miles per second and created fireballs at temperatures of 23,700 degrees C. The bright object on the right hand side of the image is Jupiter's moon Io. https://go.nasa.gov/3JWpcV8 | The Royal Society | Facebook

1.3M views · 19K reactions | 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 | Facebook

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

2.5K views · 44 reactions | In 1994, Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 smashed into Jupiter with huge explosions. Assuming the Comet had smashed into Earth, do you think Earthlings could have survived the impact? | Future Worlds | Facebook