What is another word for the Tropic of Cancer?
Pronunciation: [ðə tɹˈɒpɪk ɒv kˈansə] (IPA) 
The Tropic of Cancer is an important geographical feature that marks the northernmost point at which the sun appears directly overhead. It is also known as the Northern Tropic and is one of the five major circles of latitude. Other synonyms for the Tropic of Cancer are the Cancerian Tropic, the Tropic of the Crab, and the Northern Solstice. The Tropic of Cancer runs approximately 23.5 degrees north of the Equator and passes through countries such as Mexico, the Bahamas, and India. The Tropic of Cancer is an important factor in determining climate and weather patterns in the regions it passes through and plays a significant role in the positioning of the Earth's seasonal shifts.
