TROPIC OF CANCER Introduction / Definition: The Tropic of Cancer is an important imaginary line of latitude located at approximately 23.44° North of the Equator. It marks the northernmost point on Earth where the Sun can be directly overhead at noon. This occurs during the June solstice (around 21st June each year) when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun. GEOLOGICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL SIGNIFICANCE: • Serves as a key reference in geographical mapping and Earth’s coordinate system. • P