42nd parallel south
The 42nd parallel south is a circle of latitude that is 42 degrees south of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, Australasia, the Pacific Ocean and South America.
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42nd parallel south
In Argentina, the 42nd parallel south defines the border between Río Negro Province and Chubut Province.
At this latitude the sun is visible for 15 hours, 15 minutes during the December solstice and 9 hours, 7 minutes during the June solstice.
The alcohol brand 42 Below was named in part because the 42nd parallel South passes through New Zealand.
Around the world
Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 42° south passes through:
Co-ordinates Country, territory or ocean Notes 42°0′S 0°0′E Atlantic Ocean 42°0′S 20°0′E Indian Ocean 42°0′S 145°13′E .svg.png.webp)
Tasmania 42°0′S 148°17′E Pacific Ocean Tasman Sea 42°0′S 171°23′E 
South Island 42°0′S 174°0′E Pacific Ocean 42°0′S 74°3′W 
Chiloé Island (Los Lagos Region) 42°0′S 73°30′W Pacific Ocean Gulf of Ancud 42°0′S 72°44′W Los Lagos Region 42°0′S 71°46′W 
The parallel defines the border between Río Negro Province and Chubut Province 42°0′S 65°4′W Atlantic Ocean
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