“Potential Impact On Saturn”: Did Something Just Hit Saturn?

“Potential Impact On Saturn”: Did Something Just Hit Saturn?

On July 5th, 2025, a bright flash was recorded on Saturn by amateur astronomer Mario Rana, sparking speculation of the first-ever captured impact on the ringed planet. But after global checks, no confirmation was found. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what this tells us about watching the outer planets.

Credit to : NASA Space News