It will be facing magnetic north. You can check this by placing the compass next to the bowl. The needle is being affected by the Earth’s magnetic field. One end points towards magnetic north ...

While it does rely on having a functioning phone, a modern smartphone’s built-in compass doesn’t require a signal to work. We would still recommend having a good simple compass in your pack as ...

It's a shame how many people don't know how to use a compass, especially when the National Park Service lists it as a top 10 ...