The latitude of the Earth's equator is, by definition, 0° (zero degrees) of arc. The equator is one of the five notable circles of latitude on Earth; the other four are the two polar circles (the Arctic …

Aug 3, 2018 · The Equator line is located about 26 kilometers (16 miles) north of Quito, Ecuador’s capital. It’s easy to get to and is a fun half-day trip from the city. Continue reading to learn …

Mar 13, 2025 · The Equator is the imaginary circle around that is everywhere equidistant from the geographic poles and lies in a plane perpendicular to Earth’s axis. The Equator divides Earth …

Dec 7, 2023 · If you ever want to stand right on the equator “line,” what better place to go than Ecuador? After all, in Spanish even the word “ecuador” means “equator.” The problem though, …

Feb 27, 2014 · Although the equator runs through hundreds of places, one country that takes particular pride in its unique geographical location is Ecuador. In fact, the official name of …

Apr 20, 2016 · But there are two lines near Ecuador’s capital of Quito, claiming to represent the equator. Which one is right? I decided to find out. The modern-day marking of the line dividing …

Jan 30, 2013 · Just north of Quito stands a grand and glowing tribute to one of Ecuador’s proudest features: the Equator. The problem is, it was built in the wrong place

Dec 3, 2024 · The real, real, real location is at Catequilla Archeological Site. The site is located on a mountain top overlooking the surrounding valleys and has evidence of astronomical …

Oct 6, 2021 · In the latest episode of #WiththeWind we continue with part 2 of exploring the #Equator in #Equador. The first video began with a quick exploration at the on...

Apr 17, 2018 · The equator is an imaginary line of latitude around the earth, or any other planet, that separates it into two equal parts, normally the northern hemisphere and the southern …