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How is magnetic declination measured in the northern hemisphere?
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∙ 12y ago
It is measured exactly the same in the Southern Hemisphere (no difference between the two hemispheres).
It is the difference between magnetic north and true north and it varies all over the globe.
Magnetic declination (also called magnetic variation) is positive when magnetic north is east of true north (clockwise) and it is negative when magnetic north is west of true north (anti-clockwise).
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What are the four hemispheres called?
The four hemispheres are called the Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Eastern Hemisphere, and Westhern Hemisphere.
Equator divides which two hemispheres?
The Equator divides the southern and northern hemisphere.
How many quarters are in the world?
The world is divided into 4 quarters - western hemisphere, eastern hemisphere, northern hemisphere, and southern hemisphere.
What are one of two equal halves of the earth?
A hemisphere is exactly 1/2 of the earth. We speak of the Western Hemisphere, the Eastern Hemisphere. the Southern Hemisphere, and the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the hemisphere?
the hemisphere divides the earth into four different chunks
What is inclination and declination?
Inclination is measured as the angle at which the satellite crosses the equator while passing from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere. Declination is the difference between magnetic North as reported by a compass and true North.
What events signals the beginning of the summer in the northern hemisphere?
The Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere, where the sun is highest declination.
Why are magnetic declination is counted clockwise?
Quite arbitrarily. But in the northern hemisphere, the shadow of a sundial will traverse clockwise. And this is probably the origin of the term and the common usage. [My speculation.]
Where is the magnetic pole in the Northern Hemisphere?
in northern Canada
How does one measure magnetic variation?
Magnetic variation (also known as magnetic declination) is often indicated on maps. But if the magnetic variation of a location is unknown, a declinometer can be used. Basically, this tool determines the angle between the celestial pole (roughly indicated by the North Star in the northern hemisphere) and the magnetic pole (indicated by a compass).
Why cant you see a star with a minus declination from the northern hemisphere?
Who told you that ? There is no "why", because you certainly can. From the northern hemisphere, you can see stars with declinations down to (your latitude) minus (90°).
What event signal the beginning of the summer in the north hemisphere?
The Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere, where the sun is highest declination.
What solstice is the point on the ecliptic when the suns declination is mostly southerly?
From the perspective of the Northern Hemisphere, this solstice will be called the "winter" solstice.
Can you see the moon at all times?
No, the moon is only up for approximately half of the day depending on it's declination in it's orbit. When the moon is at it's most northerly declination, the moon will be above the horizon for a much longer period of time when viewed from the Northern Hemisphere, and will be in the Northern Hemisphere sky for a much shorter period of time when the moon is at it's most southern declination - at the same time however, the moon will be in the Southern Hemisphere's sky for much longer.
Which of earth's magnetic poles is located in the northern hemisphere?
The north pole.
What hemisphere is Iceland in?
The northern hemisphere.
Is there another North Pole?
There is- it is called the Magnetic North Pole. The magnetic one is constantly shifting around the Northern Hemisphere and in a year will move 15km.
