23rd Parallel

The 23rd parallel north is a significant line of latitude that circles the Earth approximately 23 degrees north of the Equator. It marks the northern boundary of the Tropics of Cancer, where the sun can be directly overhead at noon during the June solstice. This parallel passes through parts of Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. It influences climate and weather patterns, typically associated with tropical and subtropical regions. Understanding this line helps in studying geographic, climatic, and cultural characteristics of the areas it traverses.