Was October 22, 2026 a good day for aurora in Columbus?
NO
No — the sky over Columbus is clear, but geomagnetic activity is far too weak for aurora at this latitude.
Why
- Kp index just 3 at 03:00 UTC; no geomagnetic storm
- Peak Kp in past 24 hours: 4.67 — still too low
- Ohio needs roughly Kp 7 for northern lights