Something hit Jupiter yesterday.
— Paul Byrne (@ThePlanetaryGuy) September 14, 2021
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