General Navigation USCG Question #1388 (Set 44)

The reference point for determination of GMT is the passage of the mean sun over what line?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — 180° longitude

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is defined by the passage of the mean sun over the anti-meridian of Greenwich, which is the 180° meridian. This convention is used in navigation to ensure the date change occurs at a consistent location, as detailed in the Nautical Almanac.

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