General Navigation USCG Question #1546 (Set 49)

Your longitude is 179°59'W. The LMT at this longitude is 23h 56m on the 4th day of the month. Six minutes later, your position is 179°59'E longitude. Your LMT and date are __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — 00h 02m on the 6th

In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'Your longitude is 179°59'W. The LMT at this longitude is 23h 56m on the 4th day of the month. Six minutes later, your position is 179°59'E longitude. Your LMT and date are', the verified fact is: '00h 02m on the 6th'.

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