Was October 23, 2026 good stargazing in Columbus?
KINDA
Kinda — clear skies (16% cloud) but a 94% waxing gibbous moon will wash out all but the brightest stars.
Why
- Cloud cover 16%, no precipitation forecast today
- Moon 94% illuminated, full on Oct 25
- Sunset 6:42 PM; dark by roughly 8 PM