meteoric

adjective4

1. •
   Of, pertaining to, or originating from a meteor.
2. •
   Like a meteor in speed, brilliance, or ephemeralness.

   • Her meteoric rise to power was followed by a slow, lackluster career at the top.
3. •
   Originating in the atmosphere.
4. •
   Influenced by the weather.

   • On the far side was reflected a single red and meteoric cloud, which had treasured one last crimson ray from the sunset, or perhaps nursed within it the fiery leaven. — 1834