Something hit Jupiter yesterday.

Brazilian astronomer José Luis Pereira detected an impact flash (the subtle white splotch in this gif) on the giant planet Sept. 13.

Will follow-up observations reveal damage to the atmosphere?

(GIF processed by Marc Delcroix, h/t @peachastro) pic.twitter.com/6321pkkPp5

— Paul Byrne (@ThePlanetaryGuy) September 14, 2021