Jupiter just got smacked by a space rock

[Rick]

Jupiter just got smacked by a space rock and an amateur astronomer caught it on camera

Brazilian observer José Luis Pereira captured a bright flash on the solar system's largest planet Monday night (Sept. 13), memorializing the fiery death of a space rock high in the Jovian atmosphere.

More: https://www.space.com/jupiter-impact-flash-photo-video

[AndrewRamsay]

Amazing!

[Rick]

Got an APOD, too: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap210917.html

[ApophisAstros]

Wonder what would happen if something that big hits one of its moons?
Roger

[Rick]

New craters, most likely. However, they're much smaller targets. Have there been any reports of patches or disturbances on Jupiter as a result of this one? I remember seeing the aftermath of Shoemaker-Levy 9's impact.