48th parallel south
The 48th parallel south is a circle of latitude that is 48 degrees south of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and South America.
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48th parallel south
At this latitude the sun is visible for 16 hours, 3 minutes during the December solstice and 8 hours, 22 minutes during the June solstice. If the latitude in the southern hemisphere is 48º45′ or smaller, everyday of the month of January can view both astronomical dawn and astronomical dusk.
Around the world
Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 48° south passes through:
Co-ordinates Country, territory or ocean Notes 48°0′S 0°0′E Atlantic Ocean 48°0′S 20°0′E Indian Ocean 48°0′S 147°0′E Pacific Ocean 48°0′S 75°18′W 
ChileAysén Region 48°0′S 72°25′W 
ArgentinaSanta Cruz Province 48°0′S 65°55′W Atlantic Ocean
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