What is My Latitude Longitude Right Now?

What is Latitude & Longitude?

Latitude and Longitude are coordinates on a map. They help us find any location on Earth by using numbers called degrees.

• Latitude is how far north or south a place is from the Equator. Equator is the center line of the Earth at 0° latitude.
• Lines of latitude run left to right, like east to west on the map. They go from 90° North Pole to 90° South Pole.
• Longitude tells us how far east or west a place is from a line called the Prime Meridian. The prime meridian is at 0° longitude, running through Greenwich, England.
• Lines of longitude go up and down (north to south) on the map and meet at the North and South Poles. They go from 180° East to 180° West.

So, by using both latitude and longitude, we can find the exact position of any place on Earth. It's like a unique address for every location.

• These coordinates are used in GPS for navigation.
• They help in mapping cities, roads, mountains, oceans, and more.
• Scientists use them to study weather, climate, and Earth’s changes.
• They are essential for pilots, sailors, hikers, and travelers.