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The northern and southern auroras occur when electrically charged
particles from the sun interact with our earth's magnetic field.
Just a question, if one were to sail in these latitudes during these
episodes of increased solar activity & the subsequent auroras these
would create, would it affect the ship's compass at all?
I've always considered this a likelihood, however never having sailed to
these high lats, have never been able to test it.
If it is the case, how do/did sailing vessels allow for this in their
navigation?
Thanks, Lisa
