Was October 26, 2026 a good day for aurora in Ashburn?
NO
No — the Kp index is 1, and aurora needs Kp 5+ to reach mid-latitudes.
Why
- Kp 1 at 06:00 UTC; no geomagnetic storm
- Max Kp in the past 24 hours was only 2
- Ashburn sits well south of any Kp 1 aurora oval