Space Science Terminology

noun a small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere, appearing as a streak of light

adjective meteoric (relating to meteors or meteorites)

• A meteor is a small rocky or metallic body that enters the earth's atmosphere from outer space and burns up, producing a streak of light.
• Did you see that meteor last night? It was so bright!
• That meteor was lit, bro!
• Her success in the competition was like a meteor, rising quickly and shining brightly.

adjective relating to the study of the Earth's upper atmosphere and ionosphere

• The study of the Earth's upper atmosphere falls under the field of aeronomic research.
• I heard that aeronomic studies focus on the outer layers of the atmosphere.
• Aeronomic stuff is way above my head, I stick to simpler subjects.
• Exploring the aeronomic mysteries of the sky is like unraveling a cosmic puzzle.