Places on or near the equator, like the Sahara Desert ... So wrap up if you're heading outside. But why is it so important how hot or cold the weather is? And how do you measure temperature?

Cooler surface waters are typically accompanied by stronger trade winds, which flow near the equator and are the most ...

As a result, the places on or near the equator enjoy the most intense sunlight and stable weather conditions on Earth. Here are five unbelievable facts about the equator that tell why it is ...