2 articles for "Tropic"

The circle of latitude at 23.45° north on the Earth's surface. This circle marks the northernmost locations at which the Sun can be directly overhead, when reaching its extreme in northern Declination. Named after the tropical sign of Cancer, for incorrect reasons.

See also:
♦ Solstice ♦ Declination ♦ Torrid Zone ♦ Tropic of Capricorn

The circle of latitude at 23.45° south on the Earth's surface. This circle marks the southernmost locations at which the Sun can be directly overhead, when reaching its extreme in southern Declination. Named after the tropical sign of Capricorn, for incorrect reasons.

See also:
♦ Solstice ♦ Declination ♦ Torrid Zone ♦ Tropic of Cancer