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.

In addition, the magnetic field acts as a shield against harmful solar radiation. Once they understand the drift of the ...

As sunspots emerge on the sun's surface close to its equator, their orientations will match the old magnetic field, while sunspots forming closer to the poles will have a magnetic field matching the ...

The European and Japanese robotic explorer swooped as close as 183 miles (295 kilometers) above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole. The European Space Agency ...

Close-up photo of Mercury's north pole taken by the European-Japanese ... a planet that remains one of the most enigmatic in our solar system. The spacecraft is on track to enter orbit around ...

The magnetic north pole has shifted over 400 km from ... which affects navigation systems and protects against solar radiation. The pole's drift speed has varied significantly, requiring regular ...

A spacecraft has beamed back some of the best close-up photos yet of Mercury’s north pole. The European and ... shadowed craters at the top of of our solar system’s smallest, innermost planet.

The accuracy of coordinates is crucial for the navigation of aircraft, ships and GPS devices - How is the magnetic field of ...

The sun is at the peak of its 11-year cycle. That means an uptick in solar flares will lead to more chances to see the northern lights over the next couple of years.