Miyake II: Particle

All is not lost - most of the ejecta will pass by the inhabited worlds. But a short, extremely intense burst of cosmic rays collides with the atmosphere of a shining, water covered terrestrial planet creating an isotropic influx of energetic particles, many of which are trapped in an ecstatic dance, illuminating the night sky in a brilliant display for the inhabitants below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceSa4fO_X0M

Update: Whelp. I did these out of order. Serves me right that this has become my best performing video. LOL