Antimeridian And Prime Meridian Instant
The Lines That Divide Us: Understanding the Antimeridian and the Prime Meridian
Website * antimeridian. noun. imaginary line of 180 degrees longitude, completing the circle of longitude of the prime meridian. * National Geographic Society Prime Meridian - National Geographic Education antimeridian and prime meridian
| Feature | Prime Meridian | Antimeridian | |---------|---------------|---------------| | Longitude | 0° | 180° | | Location | Greenwich, London | Pacific Ocean (mostly) | | Purpose | Reference for east/west | Opposite point + Date Line base | | Relation to IDL | Not related (except opposite side) | Base path for International Date Line | | Tourist spot | Yes (Royal Observatory) | No (only via boat/plane) | The Lines That Divide Us: Understanding the Antimeridian
: It serves as the basis for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) , the standard against which all other time zones are set. * National Geographic Society Prime Meridian - National