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Asteroid Impact on Saturn? Amateur Astronomer Captures Stunning Flash

7/8/2025

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On July 5, 2025, amateur astronomer Mario Rana captured a stunning flash on Saturn, hinting at a potential impact. If verified, this could mark the first recorded collision on the gas giant. Researchers are now on the hunt for more footage, as seven such impacts happen each year, often unnoticed.

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On July 5, 2025, amateur astronomer Mario Rana captured a stunning flash on Saturn, hinting at a potential impact. If verified, this could mark the first recorded collision on the gas giant. Researchers are now on the hunt for more footage, as seven such impacts happen each year, often unnoticed.