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"An imaginary line encircling the Earth, marking the northernmost and southernmost points where the sun appears directly overhead at least once a year." more

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The Tropic of Cancer is the northernmost circle of latitude where the sun can be directly overhead.

Tropic

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nounAn imaginary line encircling the Earth, marking the northernmost and southernmost points where the sun appears directly overhead at least once a year.

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Last Updated On: June 5, 2024
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