latitude

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This alignment also reveals where the rock was located on the planet when it formed, including its latitude.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

It may be that he believed a surviving spouse should have the latitude to decide whether to maintain the trust in its current form.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

Defenders are given a fair bit of latitude to try to block a shot, and a natural collision will not be ruled as a penalty.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

The Justice Department’s process for investigating a merger can take up to a year, and enforcers have historically had latitude to decide which deals merit a detailed review.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

I'll have to wait for another Phobos transit to get my longitude, and I'll need to wait for nightfall to sight Deneb for my latitude.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir