Meteor - A phenomenon (other than a cloud) observed in the atmosphere consisting of precipitation, a suspension of liquid or frozen water, or other particulate matter, or an optical or electrical manifestation. From the Greek "meteoros" meaning "lofty".

• Hydrometeor - water and precipitation, i.e. rain, snow, sleet, mist, fog, sea spray, hail, etc.
• Lithometeor - solid, dry particle, i.e. dust, smoke, ash, etc.
• Photometeor - light, i.e. halos, rainbows, sun dogs (parhelia), etc.
• Electrometeor - atmospheric electricity, i.e. lightning, auroras (Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) or Aurora Australis (Southern Lights)).