Scientists Update Magnetic North Pole's Position

Earth’s magnetic north pole is on the move, and scientists just updated its position
Your navigation system just got a critical update, one that happens periodically because Earth’s magnetic north pole keeps moving. Here’s what to know.
Earth's Magnetic North Pole Is Moving At Accelerated Pace; Here's Where It Is Now
Scientists in Britain have been keeping an eye on where the Earth's magnetic north pole is. It's not fixed like the geographical North Pole; instead, it's like a wandering star. Recently, they found out that this magnetic north pole is now closer to Siberia in Russia than it was just five years ago.
Earth’s Magnetic North Pole Just Officially Moved—and Scientists Just Updated Its Position
The magnetic north pole is on the move, and its latest shift has significant implications for global navigation systems. Scientists have released an updated World Magnetic Model (WMM), revealing that the pole is now closer to Siberia than it was five years ago and continues its drift toward Russia.
Earth's magnetic North Pole has moved. Planes, ships, submarines being updated
The location of the magnetic north pole is crucial for the functioning of the global positioning systems (GPS).
Canada Can No Longer Claim the Magnetic North Pole
GPS systems around the world are adjusting to a new model tracking Earth's magnetic north pole, the point that attracts the needle of a compass, which is now closer to Siberia than to Canada, reports the Washington Post.
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Earth’s north magnetic pole is on the move again
Check your compass again — Earth’s north magnetic pole is moving toward Siberia. Since at least the early 19th century, Earth’s north magnetic pole has been situated in the Canadian Arctic ...
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Spacecraft buzzes Mercury’s north pole and beams back stunning photos
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Earth’s north magnetic pole is on move again
Check your compass again – Earth’s north magnetic pole is moving toward Siberia. Since at least the early 19th century, Earth’s north magnetic pole has been situated in the Canadian Arctic ...