Daytime occurs when Sun appears above local horizon. Approximately half of Earth is illuminated at any time. Sundial can record sun movement during daylight
Equator divides Earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres. Located at 0° latitude, about 40,075 km circumference. Only latitude line and great circle passing through globe's center
Earth's center is located at its core, 2,900 km below surface. Core is made of liquid outer core and solid inner core. Core temperature reaches up to 50,000°C. Mantle is Earth's thickest layer, making up 82% of volume
The equator divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres at 0° latitude. It spans 40,075 kilometers and is located halfway between poles. The equator passes through 13 countries, including 11 in direct contact
Quito is Ecuador's capital located at 2,850 meters above sea level. Situated in northwestern South America near the equator. Borders Galapagos Islands and Pacific Ocean to the west. Experiences mild, spring-like climate despite being near equator
The equator is 40,075.16 kilometers long and located at 0° latitude. It divides the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Lines of longitude are farthest apart at the equator. The equator's position varies due to Earth's rotation