What is the 37th parallel north?
Q: What is the 37th parallel north?
A: The 37th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 37 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane.
Q: Where does it cross?
A: It crosses Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, Africa, Asia, the Pacific Ocean, North America, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Q: How long can the sun be seen at this latitude during summer solstice?
A: At this latitude, the sun can be seen for 14 hours 42 minutes during the summer solstice.
Q: How long can it be seen during winter solstice?
A: During winter solstice it can be seen for 9 hours 37 minutes.
Q: What star is visible near this latitude?
A: Near this latitude Canopus, which is the second-brightest star of the night sky, can be seen.
Q: Is there any other celestial body visible at this location?
A: Other than Canopus no other celestial bodies are visible at this location.
