Longitude and Latitude angle at 12M

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At longitude 0 and latitude 0, the coordinates are located in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 380 miles south of Ghana. The discussion centers on the angle made at midnight at these coordinates, with some confusion about the relevance of midnight to the angle measurement. The longitude 0 meridian indeed passes through Greenwich, England, which is a key reference point for global navigation. Clarification is also provided that "12M" likely refers to midnight rather than an altitude measurement. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the geographical significance of the coordinates and the need for precise terminology in discussions about angles and time.
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At longitude = 0 and latitude = 0 what angle does it make at midnight? And where is long=0 located, Greenwich, England?
 
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This sounds like homework.

1] What angle do you think it is?
2] What does midnight have to do with anything?
3] Correct.
 
What angle does what make?
 
Zero?
 
Philosophaie said:
At longitude = 0 and latitude = 0 what angle does it make at midnight? And where is long=0 located, Greenwich, England?
What does it refer to?

The "longitude= 0" meridian passes through Greenwich, England (which is part of London). "Latitude= 0" is, of course the equator.

The point of "long= 0, lat= 0" is in the Atlantic Ocean, about 380 miles (611 kilometers) south of Ghana and 670 miles (1078 km) west of Gabon.
 
Also, if it is homework, make sure that "12M" is referring to midnight, and not an altitude (12 Meters or 12 miles).
 
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