EASA NAV(A)basic
At approximately which latitudes are the two polar circles located?
Answer
66.5° N and 66.5° S
Explanation
The polar circles lie approximately 66.5° from the equator, equivalently 23.5° from each pole. **Key takeaway:** Their latitude is about 66.5° N and S. **Glossary:** Polar circle: latitude marking the region with at least one day of continuous daylight or darkness annually.
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