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Where is the North Pole?

Where is the North Pole? The answer depends on whether you consider the Earth’s rotation or its magnetic field — and both these locations can differ from geographical grid north

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The North Poles defined by Earth’s rotation and by its magnetism both move around. This article discusses how Earth’s moment of inertia affects its rotation, and how its magnetic field varies in position and over time.

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