northern hemisphere
noun
variants
or Northern Hemisphere
: the half of the earth that lies north of the equator
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Such satellites sit in highly elliptical Molniya orbits extending far above the high latitudes of the Earth that provide long-duration coverage of the northern hemisphere.
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Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
When and where to look for noctilucent clouds Noctilucent clouds are most commonly spotted between mid-May and mid-August, with a peak in sightings often occurring in the summer month of July in the northern hemisphere, according to the British Astronomical Association.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 June 2026
Historically, South America has proven irresistible to certain inhabitants of the northern hemisphere eager to escape the consequences of their terrible actions.
—David Futrelle, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
At the same time, the Middle East conflict has driven up fertilizer prices during the northern hemisphere’s spring planting season, threatening poorer harvests than prior years.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
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Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
When and where to look for noctilucent clouds Noctilucent clouds are most commonly spotted between mid-May and mid-August, with a peak in sightings often occurring in the summer month of July in the northern hemisphere, according to the British Astronomical Association.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 June 2026
Historically, South America has proven irresistible to certain inhabitants of the northern hemisphere eager to escape the consequences of their terrible actions.
—David Futrelle, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
At the same time, the Middle East conflict has driven up fertilizer prices during the northern hemisphere’s spring planting season, threatening poorer harvests than prior years.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
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“Northern hemisphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northern%20hemisphere. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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