Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S)
The Tropic of Capricorn is the southernmost latitude on Earth where the Sun can appear directly overhead at solar noon. This solar culmination occurs on the December Solstice (Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere).
Geographic Dimensions & Position
Marks the southern boundary of the Tropics. Sun altitude reaches exactly 90 degrees at the winter/December solstice.
Countries & Territories Crossed
People Also Ask About Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S)
High-intent geographic questions regarding coordinates, traversed nations, and planetary geometry.
QWhat are the exact coordinates of Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S)?
Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S) is positioned at 23.4364° S Latitude relative to the WGS84 ellipsoidal reference frame.
QHow long is Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S) in miles and kilometers?
The total circumference / length of Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S) is approximately 36,788 km.
QHow many countries does Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S) pass through?
Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S) crosses through 10 sovereign nations and territories: Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, Australia.
QWhat is the scientific significance of Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S)?
Marks the southern boundary of the Tropics. Sun altitude reaches exactly 90 degrees at the winter/December solstice.
QHow does Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S) divide the globe into hemispheres?
Lines of latitude parallel to the Equator define northern and southern solar declination belts across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
QHow do seasonal solstices and daylight hours relate to Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S)?
Solar elevation angles across Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S) govern solar culmination and seasonal daylight duration, determining tropical, temperate, or polar climatic zones.