Tropic of Cancer World Map

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 The Geography of the Tropic of Cancer The Tropic of Cancer, one of Earth’s five major circles of latitude, marks the northernmost point where the Sun appears directly overhead during the June solstice. This line of latitude, approximately 23.5°N, holds immense geographical, astronomical, and cultural significance.  Cancer, meaning “crab” in Latin, is the name of […]

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