Celestial Navigation · Hour Angle — LHA West Longitude
GHA is 150°00' and your assumed longitude is 45°00' W. What is the LHA?
- A150°00'
- B195°00'
- C285°00'
- D105°00'✓ Correct
Explanation
In west longitude, LHA = GHA − west longitude = 150° − 45° = 105°.
Authority: Nautical Almanac, Hour Angle
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