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51st parallel south

51st parallel south

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The 51st parallel south is a circle of latitude that is 51 degrees south of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and South America.

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51st parallel south

At this latitude the sun is visible for 16 hours, 33 minutes during the December solstice and 7 hours, 55 minutes during the June solstice.[1]

Around the world

Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 51° south passes through:

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References

  1. "Daylight or Darkness Duration Table for One Year". aa.usno.navy.mil.

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