In July 1994, 21 fragments from Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with Jupiter, each capable of causing global catastrophe if they had struck Earth. Discovered in March 1993 by David Levy and Carolyn Shoemaker, astronomers predicted the collision a year in advance after tracking the comet’s fragmented path. See more from Randall: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRandallCarlson | Cosmic Summit

Observation of Comet ISON (C/2012 S1), November 2024. Location: Azores, São Miguel Island. Telescope: Celestron AstroMaster 130AZ (Newtonian reflector). Captured with Xiaomi 14 Ultra. A huge thank you to #Celestron for making it possible to witness such rare and breathtaking cosmic events. Their telescopes open a window to the Universe — revealing wonders invisible to the naked eye and bringing the beauty of the cosmos closer than ever. | Мир глазами микроскопа

Comet Lemmon Will Brighten This Month - A new comet is racing toward the Sun, growing brighter with each night. But will we truly see it, or will city lights erase its ghostly glow? According to the Comet Observation Database, Comet Lemmon could soon shine bright enough for the naked eye. How rare is such an event, and what makes this icy traveler so special? Watch to uncover the mystery before it fades from our sky. | The Brain Maze