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Rare ‘Three Norths’ Alignment Leaves England at Berwick-upon-Tweed Today

Scientists attribute the moment to the magnetic pole’s rapid drift toward Siberia, with no expected impact on navigation.

Overview

  • The convergence of true, magnetic and grid directions departs the English mainland at Berwick-upon-Tweed before moving into the North Sea today.
  • The triple match first appeared in November 2022 at Langton Matravers in Dorset and has since crossed Birmingham, the Pennines and Northumberland.
  • Ordnance Survey’s Mark Greaves calculates the track will total about 358 miles over 1,127 days, roughly 511 metres per day.
  • Forecasts indicate a brief return on Scottish soil in late 2026, with a path projected through Drums, Mintlaw and Fraserburgh before heading offshore again.
  • The British Geological Survey and Ordnance Survey monitor the field at more than 40 UK sites, noting long-term timing remains uncertain but operational effects are negligible.