Aurora borealis

 was an aurora that occured in northern latitudes.

Goronwy saw such an effect in the skies of Wales. (TV: Delta and the Bannermen)

The Sixth Doctor compared the colourful sky of Capron to the aurora borealis. (AUDIO: The Macros)

In the 21st century, British astronaut Adam Lang enjoyed watching aurora borealis from the International Space Station. (TV: Praxeus)