How Often Do Asteroids Hit Jupiter?

Wednesday, March 30, 2016 - 17:51 in Astronomy & Space

On March 17, a small asteroid or comet slammed into Jupiter, causing a fireball that amateur astronomers spotted from Earth. Such events, while spectacular, aren't rare; the giant planet's powerful gravity makes it the solar system's punching bag.

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