northern hemisphere
noun
variants
or Northern Hemisphere
: the half of the earth that lies north of the equator
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For the first five years of the Cassini mission around Saturn, the north pole of the planet was not visible, as the northern hemisphere of Saturn was still experiencing winter on that planet.
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Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
In the northern hemisphere, the Lyrids are best viewed after dark and before dawn.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
The May full moon is called the Flower Moon, reflecting the abundance of colorful blooms that appear across the northern hemisphere at this time of year.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Spring has finally arrived in the northern hemisphere, sweeping winter away with flowers, outdoor activities, and cute babies.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 8 Apr. 2026
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Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
In the northern hemisphere, the Lyrids are best viewed after dark and before dawn.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
The May full moon is called the Flower Moon, reflecting the abundance of colorful blooms that appear across the northern hemisphere at this time of year.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Spring has finally arrived in the northern hemisphere, sweeping winter away with flowers, outdoor activities, and cute babies.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for northern hemisphere
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“Northern hemisphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northern%20hemisphere. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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