Sixtieth Parallel

The Sixtieth Parallel is a line of latitude on Earth that circles the globe at 60 degrees north of the equator. It divides regions with similar lengths of daylight during summer and winter and often marks boundaries between different climatic or political areas. For example, in Canada and parts of Scandinavia, it influences weather patterns and daylight hours. The parallel is used in geography, navigation, and climate studies to understand regional differences based on latitude. It’s one of the many imaginary lines that help us pinpoint locations and understand Earth's spatial relationships.