Spacecraft beams back stunning photos of Mercury’s north pole
The European and Japanese robotic explorer swooped as close as 183 miles (295 kilometers) above Mercury’s night side before ...
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The Magnetic North Pole's Mad Dash Is Slowing Down
Every five years, the location of the Magnetic North Pole is updated. In the latest model, it continues its shift toward ...
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Do Other Planets Have Pole Stars?
Imagine an astronaut lost on another world when their communication systems fail. In most cases, they won’t be able to use a ...
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Earth's magnetic North Pole is shifting toward Russia
The planet's magnetic North Pole, where compasses point, has been unexpectedly moving toward Russia. While shifting is not a rare occurrence, the pole is moving both faster and differently than it ...