Was October 22, 2026 the northern lights visible in Columbus?
NO
No — Kp peaked at only 4.67 in the past 24 hours, well below the Kp 7 needed this far south.
Why
- Kp peaked at 4.67 in the past 24 hours
- Current Kp 3; no geomagnetic storm
- Clear Columbus sky, but aurora stays far north