southern hemisphere
noun
variants
or Southern Hemisphere
: the part of the earth that lies south of the equator
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Such a smart move on their part, because what better way to entice your pals away from their own winter holidays than planning a destination wedding in the southern hemisphere?
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Emily Olsen, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Doja Cat is taking full advantage of the southern hemisphere’s warm weather.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025
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Emily Olsen, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Doja Cat is taking full advantage of the southern hemisphere’s warm weather.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Southern hemisphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/southern%20hemisphere. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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