🌌 Will We Be Able To See The Northern Lights In Ohio Tonight?

Plus: 🚲 Construction On The Capital Line Starts Next Month

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Chelsea Wiley
November 12, 2025

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Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

There’s something magical about looking up at the night sky and catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights, and last night, lucky Ohioans got to do just that. Seeing those dancing colors from your own backyard is the kind of experience that makes you pause and just marvel at the world. These auroras, sparked by massive solar flares, don’t often make it this far south, which makes moments like this even more special. If you missed the show, don’t worry! The conditions are still promising for more displays tonight. We’ve got everything you need to know to catch the lights for yourself, from timing to the best viewing spots.

🚲 Construction Begins Next Month on Columbus’ Transformative Capital Line
Construction on Downtown Columbus’ $100 million Capital Line kicks off next month, bringing a new two-mile pedestrian and bike corridor to life. Here’s what to expect in phase one.

🎄Capital University’s Tree Lighting is the Coziest Way to Kick Off the Holidays
Looking for something fun to do tonight? Capital University is kicking off the holiday season with its annual tree lighting and a community coat drive in support of The Open Shelter.

Headlines 📰 

📈 Columbus Water & Power is proposing increases to water, sewer, stormwater, and electric rates in 2026 to fund major infrastructure projects, including a new water plant, lead pipe replacements, and streetlight upgrades. If approved, residential customers could see annual increases of roughly $100–$150 for water and $80–$126 for electricity. (WOSU)

🐘 Columbus Zoo fans, it’s your chance to make history! The zoo’s newest baby elephant, born in October, needs a name, and the public gets to choose. Submit your ideas by Nov. 16, vote from Nov. 24 to Dec. 1, and see the official name revealed Dec. 2. (NBC4)

🏢 Derrik Pannell’s COED on East Main is where Columbus creatives and entrepreneurs connect, work, and grow together. It’s a hub for business, art, and community all under one roof. (Columbus Monthly)

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😍 This timelapse of the Northern Lights over Cedar Point is stunning. Fingers crossed that they put on a show again tonight! If you haven’t popped out to watch them, I can’t recommend it enough.

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