Tropic of Cancer

Definition of TROPIC OF CANCER

: the parallel of latitude that is approximately 23¹⁄₂ degrees north of the equator and that is the northernmost latitude reached by the overhead sun

from the sign of the zodiac which its celestial projection intersects

First Known Use: 1545

TROPIC OF CANCER Defined for Kids

geographical name Tropic of Can·cer \ˈkan-sər\

the parallel of latitude that is 23¹⁄₂ degrees north of the equator

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