Definition:Eastern Hemisphere

Definition

The eastern hemisphere of Earth is the hemisphere immediately to the east of the principal meridian.

Points in the eastern hemisphere have longitude between $0 \degrees \, \mathrm E$ (the principal meridian itself) and $180 \degrees \, \mathrm E$.

Also see

• Definition:Terrestrial Hemisphere:
  • Definition:Northern Hemisphere
  • Definition:Southern Hemisphere
  • Definition:Western Hemisphere