Tropic of Capricorn
noun phrase
: 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
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The moment of solstice occurs when the sun reaches its southernmost point directly above the Tropic of Capricorn.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
During the winter solstice, the sun's rays will be directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, a line of latitude that circles the Earth in the Southern Hemisphere.
—Carlie Procell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
Be sure to stop at the Tropic of Capricorn for a quick photo and avoid driving after dark, as there may be wild animals on the roadway.
—Mazuba Kapambwe, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2024
Moffatt had found lampreys at several new sites, well into the tropical zone above the Tropic of Capricorn.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
The winter solstice marks the day when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, a line that is located at 23.5 degrees south of the equator and runs through countries like Chile and Australia, and is furthest away from the sun.
—TIME, 21 Dec. 2023
At that time, the sun passes directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, which is located 23.5 degrees south of the equator and runs through Australia, Chile, southern Brazil and northern South Africa.
—Kolbe Nelson, CBS News, 20 June 2023
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
During the winter solstice, the sun's rays will be directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, a line of latitude that circles the Earth in the Southern Hemisphere.
—Carlie Procell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
Be sure to stop at the Tropic of Capricorn for a quick photo and avoid driving after dark, as there may be wild animals on the roadway.
—Mazuba Kapambwe, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2024
Moffatt had found lampreys at several new sites, well into the tropical zone above the Tropic of Capricorn.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
The winter solstice marks the day when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, a line that is located at 23.5 degrees south of the equator and runs through countries like Chile and Australia, and is furthest away from the sun.
—TIME, 21 Dec. 2023
At that time, the sun passes directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, which is located 23.5 degrees south of the equator and runs through Australia, Chile, southern Brazil and northern South Africa.
—Kolbe Nelson, CBS News, 20 June 2023
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“Tropic of Capricorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tropic%20of%20Capricorn. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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