It's time to recalibrate the navigation systems on ships, airplanes, as the position of the magnetic North Pole is officially being changed, continuing its shift away from Canada and towards Siberia.

Your navigation system just got a critical update, one that happens periodically because Earth’s magnetic north pole keeps moving. Here’s what to know.

The Earth's magnetic north pole is shifting its position. Research indicates it is moving from Canada toward Siberia. As reported by ScienceAlert, scientists from NOAA and BGS have updated the position of the magnetic north pole.

The Earth's magnetic north pole is shifting. Research indicates it is moving from Canada toward Siberia. As reported by Sciencealert, scientists from NOAA and BGS have updated the position of the magnetic north pole.

The location of the magnetic north pole is crucial for the functioning of the global positioning systems (GPS).