Meridian: Coordinates

This is the "starting line" of the world’s coordinate system. It is designated as 0° longitude and passes directly through Greenwich, England.

Every coordinate system needs an origin point. For latitude, the natural starting line is the equator. For longitude, there is no natural geographical marker, so world leaders and scientists had to choose an arbitrary baseline. meridian coordinates

Every coordinate system requires an origin point. For latitude, the natural starting point is the equator. For longitude, however, there is no natural geographical marker. This is the "starting line" of the world’s