What are the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer?

Answer 1

The Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn are lines of latitude that define the Tropics. They also mark the northernmost and southernmost latitudes at which the Sun shines directly overhead at midday during the June solstice and December solstice respectively.

Answer 2

The Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer are defined as parallels, or lines of latitude encircling the Earth.

The Tropic of Capricorn lies 23.3 degrees south of the equator while the Tropic of Cancer is positioned 23.3 degrees north of the equator.

Answer 3

The Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer are defined as parallels, or lines of latitude encircling the Earth.

The Tropic of Capricorn lies 23.3 degrees south of the equator while the Tropic of Cancer is positioned 23.3 degrees north of the equator.

Answer 4

The Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn are imaginary lines of latitude on Earth.