This line of latitude is located at approximately 23.5 degrees north of the equator.
Here's why:
* Earth's Tilt: The Earth is tilted on its axis at approximately 23.5 degrees. This tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of direct sunlight throughout the year.
* Summer Solstice: During the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere (around June 21st), the sun's rays hit the Earth most directly at the Tropic of Cancer.
* Direct Rays: The sun's rays are most direct when they hit the Earth at a 90-degree angle. This is why the Tropic of Cancer experiences the longest day of the year during the summer solstice.