Was October 23, 2026 aurora visible tonight in Columbus?
NO
No — Kp is just 2.3 with no geomagnetic storm, far below the Kp 7 Ohio would need.
Why
- Kp 2.33 at 09:00 UTC; no geomagnetic storm
- Past 24 hours peaked at Kp 4, still below Ohio's threshold
- Sunset 6:42 PM, with a 94% moon to wash out faint aurora