northern hemisphere
noun
variants
or Northern Hemisphere
: the half of the earth that lies north of the equator
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Key Takeaways on the Summer Solstice
The summer solstice will occur on June 20, 2025, in the northern hemisphere.
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2025
So, staying hydrated this Pride Month is important, especially for those of us experiencing summer in the northern hemisphere.
—Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Its measurements represent the average state of the atmosphere in the northern hemisphere.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 6 June 2025
June 20: Summer Solstice Friday, June 20, marks the beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere and the start of winter in the southern hemisphere.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2025
So, staying hydrated this Pride Month is important, especially for those of us experiencing summer in the northern hemisphere.
—Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Its measurements represent the average state of the atmosphere in the northern hemisphere.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 6 June 2025
June 20: Summer Solstice Friday, June 20, marks the beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere and the start of winter in the southern hemisphere.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
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“Northern hemisphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northern%20hemisphere. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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