General Navigation USCG Question #2205 (Set 67)

The parallel of latitude at 66°33'N is the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Arctic Circle

Per Bowditch, the Arctic Circle is defined as the parallel of latitude at 66°33'N (90° minus the Earth's axial tilt of 23°27'). It marks the southernmost latitude where the sun can remain continuously above or below the horizon for 24 hours during solstice.

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