Question
What is the difference between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn ?
Answer
| Tropic of Cancer | Tropic of Capricorn |
|---|---|
| Located at 23.5° north of the Equator | Located at 23.5° south of the Equator |
| Northernmost point where the Sun’s rays are directly overhead on the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere | Southernmost point where the Sun’s rays are directly overhead on the summer solstice in the southern hemisphere |
| Marks the start of summer in the northern hemisphere | Marks the start of summer in the southern hemisphere |
