Wendekreis Des Krebses
The Tropic of Cancer, directly translated from 'Wendekreis Des Krebses,' is a crucial geographical line marking the northernmost latitude on Earth where the sun can be seen directly overhead at noon. This line holds significant astronomical importance, defining the northern limit of the tropics and corresponding to the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. Beyond its scientific definition, the term is also widely recognized as the title of Henry Miller's influential and often controversial 1934 novel, a landmark in modern literature.