51st parallel south
The 51st parallel south is a circle of latitude that is 51 degrees south of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and South America.
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51st parallel south
At this latitude the sun is visible for 16 hours, 33 minutes during the December solstice and 7 hours, 55 minutes during the June solstice.[1]
Around the world
Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 51° south passes through:
Co-ordinates Country, territory or ocean Notes 51°0′S 0°0′E Atlantic Ocean 51°0′S 20°0′E Indian Ocean 51°0′S 147°0′E Pacific Ocean Passing just south of Adams Island, Auckland Islands, 
51°0′S 75°5′W 
Patagonic Archipelago and mainland, Magallanes Region 51°0′S 72°15′W 
Santa Cruz Province 51°0′S 69°9′W Atlantic Ocean Passing just north of the Jason Islands, 
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See also
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References
- "Daylight or Darkness Duration Table for One Year". aa.usno.navy.mil.
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