They’re known for the speed of their heavenly careers (7)
I believe the answer is:
meteors
'careers' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for meteors that I've seen before include "Shooting stars" , "Space fireballs" .)