Determining direction w Compas

[Ladyslipper2020]

Hi guys, this might seem like an odd question, but I don't know whether to use Magnetic North or True North to determine whether I am facing NE or East?

Any thoughts?

Kindest Regards, m

 

[Shiva]

True North is always indicated by the star Polaris, which can only be seen at night in a clear sky. During the day, you need a magnetic compass to find the North, unless of course you have a GPS. So the convention is that you determine East from West with a magnetic compass.