magnetic north
noun
: the northerly direction in the earth's magnetic field indicated by the north-seeking pole of a compass needle
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That means a compass still works in orbit, aligning itself with Earth's magnetic north.
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
Since it was first discovered in 1831 by explorer James Clark Ross, the magnetic north pole has gradually shifted.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
Curiosities Expand your knowledge with these intriguing reads: — Molten metals in Earth’s core generate a constantly moving magnetic field, which means the magnetic north pole isn’t fixed.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Instead, magnetic north is the changing location where the planet’s magnetic field lines converge.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
Since it was first discovered in 1831 by explorer James Clark Ross, the magnetic north pole has gradually shifted.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
Curiosities Expand your knowledge with these intriguing reads: — Molten metals in Earth’s core generate a constantly moving magnetic field, which means the magnetic north pole isn’t fixed.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Instead, magnetic north is the changing location where the planet’s magnetic field lines converge.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Magnetic north.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnetic%20north. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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