Was October 24, 2026 the northern lights visible here in Columbus?
NO
No — the geomagnetic field is quiet (Kp 2), far too weak for aurora over Ohio, though the sky is clear.
Why
- Planetary K-index now 2; no geomagnetic storm
- Peak Kp in past 24 hours only 4.3
- Ohio needs roughly Kp 7 for aurora overhead