Editing North (section)

==Magnetic north and declination==
[[magnetic north pole|Magnetic north]] is of interest because it is the direction indicated as north on a properly functioning (but uncorrected) magnetic [[compass]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=True north and magnetic north: what's the difference? |url=https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/true-north-magnetic-north-whats-difference |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=www.rmg.co.uk |language=en}}</ref>  The difference between it and [[true north]] is called the [[magnetic declination]] (or simply the declination where the context is clear).  For many purposes and physical circumstances, the error in direction that results from ignoring the distinction is tolerable; in others a mental or instrument compensation, based on assumed knowledge of the applicable declination, can solve all the problems. But simple generalizations on the subject should be treated as unsound, and as likely to reflect popular misconceptions about [[terrestrial magnetism]].

Maps intended for usage in orienteering by compass will clearly indicate the local declination for easy correction to true north. Maps may also indicate [[grid north]], which is a navigational term referring to the direction northwards along the grid lines of a [[map projection]].