Celestial Navigation · Hour Angle — LHA East Longitude
GHA is 30°00' and your assumed longitude is 40°00' E. What is the LHA?
- A70°00'✓ Correct
- B350°00'
- C10°00'
- D70°00' W
Explanation
In east longitude, LHA = GHA + east longitude = 30° + 40° = 70°.
Authority: Nautical Almanac, Hour Angle
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