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Was October 23, 2026 a sunspot in Columbus?

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NO

No — a sunspot is a dark magnetic patch on the Sun; today is a Friday, and a calm one.

Why
  • Planetary K-index 2.3 at 09:00 UTC: no storm
  • Sunspots are cooler magnetic patches, not days
  • Moon 94% illuminated and waxing gibbous

For Columbus, OH, US · checked 8:20 AM · NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center