Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What is a falling star really called? In this fun Genesis Science Q&A, we tackle a classic space question straight from our new *Stump the Scientist* booth at the Wonders Center and Science Museum.

David breaks down the difference between a meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite in a simple, memorable way that makes astronomy easy and exciting to understand. What looks like a “shooting star” is actually a space rock going through different stages—from flying through space, to blazing through Earth’s atmosphere, to sometimes even landing on the ground.

In this segment:
What a meteoroid is
What a meteor really is
When it becomes a meteorite
A quick trick to remember all three

It is a fun reminder that God’s universe is full of incredible sights, fascinating details, and amazing questions worth exploring.

If you are visiting the Wonders Center, stop by the **Stump the Scientist** booth and ask your own question on camera. And if you are watching from home, send us your questions at
[comments@genesissciencenetwork.com](mailto:comments@genesissciencenetwork.com)**.

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