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Did something just hit Saturn? Astronomers are racing to find out

Last updated: July 7, 2025 11:05 pm
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Is the flash highlighted in blue a data glitch, or something more?

Mario Rana

Recent observations suggest that something may have collided with Saturn, marking the first recorded impact on the gas giant. Amateur astronomer Mario Rana has captured images that potentially show this event, which could provide groundbreaking insight into the planet’s dynamics.

Typically, Saturn experiences around seven asteroid or comet impacts annually, but these incidents have never been captured on camera. Rana, a NASA employee and a participant in the DeTeCt project, has used specialized software to analyze images of Jupiter and Saturn, aiming to detect transient flashes indicating impacts. Confirmation of an impact requires the observation of two distinct flashes in separate data sets, eliminating the possibility of a technical glitch.

Researchers, including Ricardo Hueso from the University of the Basque Country, are currently reviewing data to validate Rana’s findings. The crucial step involves obtaining additional footage of Saturn on 5 July to corroborate the detected flash and confirm its authenticity.

Leigh Fletcher, a scientist at the University of Leicester, emphasizes the importance of multiple sightings to verify the impact event. Collaboration among amateur astronomers and professionals, such as Mark Norris from the University of Central Lancashire, enhances the likelihood of uncovering overlooked observations that could provide further evidence.

If the impact on Saturn is confirmed, the scientific community faces limitations in studying the object due to insufficient data. Unlike the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collision with Jupiter in 1994, which was predicted in advance, the lack of information about the impacting object hinders comprehensive analysis of its effects on Saturn.

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Nevertheless, the enthusiasm of astronomy enthusiasts and advancements in telescope technology offer hope for uncovering additional evidence of the Saturn impact. The ongoing efforts to validate Rana’s discovery underscore the collaborative nature of astronomical research and the potential for amateur astronomers to contribute significantly to our understanding of celestial events.

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