southern hemisphere
noun
variants
or Southern Hemisphere
: the part of the earth that lies south of the equator
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For those in the southern hemisphere, such as Australia, the seasons are reversed: June through August mark winter months and are therefore the shortest of the year.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Oct. 2024
Given its location in the southern hemisphere, the country experiences its summer in December.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Conversely, orient the terminal facing south in the southern hemisphere.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Oct. 2024
Given its location in the southern hemisphere, the country experiences its summer in December.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Conversely, orient the terminal facing south in the southern hemisphere.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere, the sun has reached its highest point in the noontime sky in the Tropic of Capricorn.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Southern hemisphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/southern%20hemisphere. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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