The International Dateline crosses ALL parallels of latitude.
The Tropic of Capricorn is the parallel of roughly 23.5° south latitude.
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The International Date Line passes mostly through the open waters of the Pacific Ocean, avoiding passing through the Tropic of Cancer or the Tropic of Capricorn. It is located approximately 180 degrees from the Prime Meridian.
They're not invisible on maps, but the don't exist on the earth's surface.
If the Sun passes through your zenith on December 21, you would be located near the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere. This date marks the December solstice, when the Sun reaches its southernmost point in the sky, making it directly overhead at midday for locations within the tropics.
Ok. There are three. One is called the Equator. The other two are the Tropic of Capricorn and The Tropic of Cancer. Remember these by thinking of Knee CAPs (Capricorn, is on the bottom) and Brain CANCER(Cancer is on the top) Thanks! xxoo
The main imaginary lines on a globe are the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Prime Meridian, and International Date Line. These lines help determine location, time zones, and seasons on Earth.
The four middle lines of latitude are the Tropic of Cancer, the Tropic of Capricorn, the International Date Line and the Prime Meridian. They are found at 330 33' 33" N, 660 33' 33" N, 630 33' 33" S, and 330 33' 33" S.
Earth can be divided into hemispheres based on either latitude (Northern and Southern Hemispheres) or longitude (Eastern and Western Hemispheres). The equator divides the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, while the Prime Meridian and the International Date Line divide the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
On December 21, the Tropic of Capricorn experiences summer. This date coincides with the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, resulting in the longest day of the year and the sun being directly overhead at noon. Consequently, temperatures are typically warmer, and vegetation is lush during this time.
The sun shines vertically over the Tropic of Capricorn around December 21st each year, marking the December solstice. This is when the Southern Hemisphere experiences summer solstice and the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter solstice.
The Prime Meridian, which is why it is known as the Greenwich Meridian.
The Tropic of Cancer passes through the Hawaiian Islands. The Tropic of Cancer is at approximately 23 degrees 30 minutes N latitude and marks the point on the Earth's surface where the Sun is directly overhead at the Summer Solstice. It also marks the northernmost point of the Tropic Zone.