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Tropic of Cancer

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Etymology

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The Sun was in the constellation Cancer at the June solstice when it was named.

Proper noun

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the Tropic of Cancer

  1. (geography) The parallel of latitude 23°26′north of the equator, marking the northern boundary of the tropics; the sun is directly overhead at the June solstice.
    Synonym: Northern Tropic
    Coordinate term: Tropic of Capricorn

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