The equator is an imaginary line that circles the Earth at 0 degrees latitude. The United States is located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, with its southernmost point being in the state of Hawaii.

Here's a way to visualize it:

* Equator: Runs around the middle of the Earth, dividing it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

* US: Located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, a good distance north of the equator.

Therefore, the US is significantly north of the equator.