The Tropic of Capricorn, also called the Southern Tropic, is an imaginary line (a latitude circle) which indicates the southernmost point where the Sun is directly overhead at noon. This occurs during the solstice on December 21. The Tropic of Capricorn is one among the five crucial latitudinal circles marked on the globe. It is 23°26’13.3″ south of the Equator. It passes through the following countries or overseas territories: • Chile • Argentina • Paraguay • Brazil • Namibia • Botswana • South Africa • Mozambique • Madagascar • Australia • French Polynesia