northern hemisphere
noun
variants
or Northern Hemisphere
: the half of the earth that lies north of the equator
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Since the sun is at its lowest in the sky this month, as seen from the northern hemisphere, the full moon — which is always directly opposite the sun — must be at its highest.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The timing and position will be similar across the northern hemisphere.
—Jorge Garay, WIRED, 13 Sep. 2024
However, the best and most reliable way to see the Northern Lights is to travel north, in the northern hemisphere, between September and March (when there's sufficient darkness).
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
In the northern hemisphere, atmospheric rivers typically occur during winter and are often cited for strong storms in the West.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The timing and position will be similar across the northern hemisphere.
—Jorge Garay, WIRED, 13 Sep. 2024
However, the best and most reliable way to see the Northern Lights is to travel north, in the northern hemisphere, between September and March (when there's sufficient darkness).
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
In the northern hemisphere, atmospheric rivers typically occur during winter and are often cited for strong storms in the West.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
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 24 Dec. 2024.
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