In 1994, Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with Jupiter, becoming the first collision of celestial bodies in our solar system observed by astronomers. The comet, previously split by the giant's gravity, caused the impact of its largest fragment with a power of 6 million megatons in TNT equivalent, exceeding the nuclear potential of the Earth by 750 times. After the collision, dark spots appeared in Jupiter's atmosphere, one of which had a diameter comparable to the Earth. | Jock Williams Meteorolo

What happened when comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 shattered and slammed into Jupiter in 1994? How did this cosmic collision change our understanding of planetary defense? According to NASA studies, the event revealed shocking details about Jupiter’s atmosphere and the ongoing threat from near-Earth objects. What lasting effects did the impact leave behind? Watch to uncover the dramatic story behind one of the solar system’s most unforgettable events. | The Brain Maze