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longitude

[lon-ji-tood, -tyood] / ˈlɒn dʒɪˌtud, -ˌtjud /




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The results also reveal clear differences with longitude, tied to the complex structure of the magnetic field.

From Science Daily Feb. 21, 2026

The globe had been cut in half while he worked on it, and he held his breath as he put the two sides together—praying that the countries, latitude and longitude lines would match.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 9, 2025

At 105 degrees West longitude, an active satellite might see a piece of junk come within 50km of its position up to four times a day.

From BBC Nov. 8, 2024

The exact figure depends on other factors, such as the latitude and longitude of the observer, the time of day, and so on.

From Scientific American Sep. 29, 2023

“At least we know the latitude and longitude of Manila,” Nat said.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

Because the planet rotates as it moves across the face of its star, changes in the signal over time correspond to different longitudes on the planet.

From Science Daily Jun. 11, 2026

According to Sotheby's, the piece contains 94 cities inscribed within it, each marked with their respective longitudes and latitudes, along with 38 star pointers linked by intricate floral tracery.

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

This is the path determined by choosing an angle and crossing all longitudes at this fixed angle.

From Slate Jan. 21, 2026

A Latin inscription next to him reads “In this mountain range, King Ptolemaeus uses a world-compass and through astrology, by longitudes and by latitudes, he constructed a mappa mundi and a cosmography.”

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 25, 2023

Then I turn my attention to the longitudes and latitudes on the map’s sides.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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