northern hemisphere
noun
variants
or Northern Hemisphere
: the half of the earth that lies north of the equator
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Shifting sunlight could reshape these patterns as the northern hemisphere moves into autumn, so JWST observations are high on the researchers' wish list.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The National Weather Service said many times during winter in the northern hemisphere, the polar vortex will expand, sending cold air southward with the jet stream.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Since the summer solstice in June, the longest day of the year, cities across the northern hemisphere have been losing daylight, and this process will continue as we near the end of daylight saving time.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
In the northern hemisphere, however, the equinox is the official start of the fall season.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The National Weather Service said many times during winter in the northern hemisphere, the polar vortex will expand, sending cold air southward with the jet stream.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Since the summer solstice in June, the longest day of the year, cities across the northern hemisphere have been losing daylight, and this process will continue as we near the end of daylight saving time.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
In the northern hemisphere, however, the equinox is the official start of the fall season.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Northern hemisphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northern%20hemisphere. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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