southern hemisphere
noun
variants
or Southern Hemisphere
: the part of the earth that lies south of the equator
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The auroras are a natural light display in Earth's sky that are famously best seen in high-latitude regions of the northern and southern hemispheres.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
What causes the northern lights? Also known as aurora borealis, the northern lights are a natural light display in Earth's sky that is famously best seen in high-latitude regions of the northern and southern hemispheres.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
The comet will be visible in the northern and southern hemispheres of the planet, but countries like Brazil, Australia, Argentina and Peru will have the best chance of seeing it in the night sky.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
China has increased its economic and political role across the southern hemisphere, becoming either the first or second most important trading partner to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru.
—Christopher Sabatini, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2017
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
What causes the northern lights? Also known as aurora borealis, the northern lights are a natural light display in Earth's sky that is famously best seen in high-latitude regions of the northern and southern hemispheres.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
The comet will be visible in the northern and southern hemispheres of the planet, but countries like Brazil, Australia, Argentina and Peru will have the best chance of seeing it in the night sky.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
China has increased its economic and political role across the southern hemisphere, becoming either the first or second most important trading partner to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru.
—Christopher Sabatini, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2017
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“Southern hemisphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/southern%20hemisphere. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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