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Which planet was hit by a comet in 1994?

Jupiter. Jupiter was hit in 1994 by a comet called Shoemaker Levy9.


What happened to Jupiter in 1994?

In 1994, fragments of the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with Jupiter, creating a series of impact events over several days. This event provided valuable insights into Jupiter's atmosphere, as the impacts produced fireballs and large plumes of debris that were observed from Earth. The collisions also increased our understanding of planetary dynamics and impact processes in our solar system.


How often do comets crash into Jupiter?

Shoemaker-Levy9 crashed in to Jupiter in 1994.


When was Escape from Jupiter created?

Escape from Jupiter was created on 1994-04-10.


When did Escape from Jupiter end?

Escape from Jupiter ended on 1994-07-03.


Why did the comet impacts of 1994 not create craters on Jupiter?

Jupiter does not have a solid surface on which a crater could form.


What is shoemaker levy made of?

Shoemaker Levy 9 is a fragmented comet composed primarily of ice, dust, and rocky materials. Discovered in 1993, it is known for its multiple nuclei, which were the result of a previous collision with Jupiter's gravitational field. When it collided with Jupiter in July 1994, the resulting impacts provided valuable insights into the composition of comets and the atmosphere of Jupiter. The event highlighted the dynamic interactions between celestial bodies in our solar system.


How long does it take SHoemaker-Levy9 to do one complete orbit?

Not any more. It crashed into Jupiter in 1994 See link for more information


What planet was hit by comet shoemaker levy9?

Jupiter in 1994 it took an entire week for the 21 pieces to crash into Jupiter


What was the comet that created a dramatic astronomical event in 1994?

Comet Shoemaker Levy-9 it collided with Jupiter in 1994.


How old would i be if i was on Jupiter if i was born in 1994?

The same age you are now


Does Jupiter have any impacts?

Yes. In 1994 Commet Shoemaker-Levey collided with Jupiter. I don't know if there were any others, but probably.