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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The US military actively publicized its achievements at Camp Century.
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
As for the magnetic north pole, its future movement is also uncertain.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
That means a compass still works in orbit, aligning itself with Earth's magnetic north.
—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
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
As for the magnetic north pole, its future movement is also uncertain.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
That means a compass still works in orbit, aligning itself with Earth's magnetic north.
—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
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“Magnetic north.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnetic%20north. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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