What happens when an asteroid or meteor hits a gas planet like Jupiter? 428 viewsMarch 23, 2024OtherPlanetary Science Question100.55K March 22, 2024 0 Comments Does it just pass through it? Could an asteroid have created the big red storm on Jupiter? I think and read about space all the time and this has never come up or even crossed my mind. In: Planetary Science 7 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted March 22, 2024 0 Comments The comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 collided with Jupiter in 1994. It disturbed the layers of gas for months enabling scientists to get a better understanding of the lower levels of gas giants. You are viewing 1 out of 7 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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