On July 5, 2025, at 9:07 UTC, amateur astronomer Mario Rana captured an image of Saturn showing an unusual bright flash on the planet's left edge. This observation has been shared with the Planetary Virtual Observatory & Laboratory (PVOL).
The PVOL is a scientific network dedicated to monitoring the planets of the Solar System. They have issued a call to the astronomical community to gather images or videos of Saturn taken between 9:00 and 9:15 UTC on that day to confirm the potential meteoroid impact.
Gas giants like Saturn are prime targets for wandering bodies in the Solar System due to their strong gravitational pull. Astronomers are eager for further observations to determine if the flash is indeed an impact.