Tropic of Capricorn

Definition of TROPIC OF CAPRICORN

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

from the sign of the zodiac which its celestial projection intersects

First Known Use: 1551

TROPIC OF CAPRICORN Defined for Kids

geographical name Tropic of Cap·ri·corn \ˈka-pri-ˌkȯrn\

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

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