48th meridian west

The 48th meridian west is a line of longitude that is 48 degrees west of the Prime Meridian, which runs through Greenwich, London. It extends from the North Pole to the South Pole. This meridian passes through several countries in the Western Hemisphere, primarily in the Eastern United States, the Caribbean, and parts of South America. In particular, the 48th meridian west crosses through areas such as Canada, the Atlantic Ocean, and some island nations in the Caribbean Sea.