magnetic north
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In recent decades, researchers have also observed a rapid shift of the magnetic north pole toward the geographic north pole.
From Science Daily
Scientists know that the Sun has a quiet period when the magnetic fields are ordered, with our star having a fixed magnetic north and south pole.
From BBC
In Washington, magnetic north now points 15 degrees east.
From Seattle Times
This can lead to gradual shifts in the intensity and location of Earth’s magnetic north and south poles and even reversals where Earth’s magnetic poles trade places.
From National Geographic
I believe that Earth's magnetic north pole shifts position every so often.
From Scientific American
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