Ahead of the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, we're re-airing our first episode with host <a href="https://www.npr.org/people/1082526815/regina-g-barber"target="_blank" >Regina G. Barber</a>. In it, Regina and planetary scientist <a href="https://geology.wwu.edu/people/ricem5"target="_blank" >Melissa Rice</a> 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: <a href="https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-press-releases/a-perfect-year-for-the-perseid-meteor-shower/"target="_blank" >A Perfect Year for the Perseid Meteor Shower</a> Interested in more stellar science in the news? Email us your question at <a href="mailto:shortwave@npr.org"target="_blank" >shortwave@npr.org</a>. 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 <a href="http://plus.npr.org"target="_blank" >plus.npr.org</a>.  See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. <a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

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