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Ahead of the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, we're re-airing our first episode with host [https://www.npr.org/people/1082526815/regina-g-barber"target="\_blank"]( Regina G. Barber. In it, Regina and planetary scientist [https://geology.wwu.edu/people/ricem5"target="\_blank"]( Melissa Rice explore all things shooting stars. They talk about the different types, where they come from and what they actually are (hint: not stars). Learn more about viewing the Perseids, which will peak Aug. 12: [https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-press-releases/a-perfect-year-for-the-perseid-meteor-shower/"target="\_blank"]( _A Perfect Year for the Perseid Meteor Shower_ _Interested in more stellar science in the news? Email us your question at_ [_shortwave@npr.org_](mailto:shortwave@npr.org)_._ _Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. It includes perks like bonus episodes, early access, archive access, curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at_ [http://plus.npr.org"target="\_blank"]( _plus.npr.org_ _._ See [pcm.adswizz.com]( https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. [NPR">https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR](<a href=) Privacy Policy