57th parallel north
57°
The 57th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 57 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses Europe, Asia, the Pacific Ocean, North America, and the Atlantic Ocean.
At this latitude the sun is visible for 17 hours, 53 minutes during the summer solstice and 6 hours, 43 minutes during the winter solstice.[1]
The maximum altitude of the Sun is > 18.00º in October and > 11.00º in November.
The only capital city on the 57th parallel north is Riga.
Around the world[]
Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 57° north passes through:
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References[]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 18 July 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
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Categories:
- Circles of latitude