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The magnetic north pole is wandering pretty fast. Currently magnetic north pole is at coordinates 86.146, 146.826 [1] - right in the arctic ocean. It is not in
by xaedes 4y ago
The magnetic north pole is wandering pretty fast.
Currently magnetic north pole is at coordinates 86.146, 146.826 [1] - right in the arctic ocean. It is not in Canada for quite some years.
[1] https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/GeomagneticPoles.shtml https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/GeomagneticPoles.shtml
- nemetroid 4y agoThe geomagnetic north pole is the relevant one. It is located in northern Canada, around 80.7, -72.7, and moves much slower. Your link mentions this, too: > Based on the WMM2020 coefficients for 2020.0 the geomagnetic north pole is at 72.68°W longitude and 80.65°N latitude, […] Although geomagnetic pole positions cannot be observed, they are arguably of greater significance than the dip poles because the auroral ovals (approximate 5° latitude bands where the spectacular aurora is likely visible) are closely centered on the geomagnetic poles.
- xaedes 4y agoOh, yes indeed. Thanks for pointing out my confusion and the difference between those two!