southern hemisphere
noun
variants
or Southern Hemisphere
: the part of the earth that lies south of the equator
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There's some great targets in the southern hemisphere, including the Carina Nebula.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 July 2025
Though small and unobtrusive, these birds play a vital role in the marine food web and are a key indicator of ocean health in the southern hemisphere.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
This spectacle is best viewed in the southern hemisphere sky-watching spots.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
While this recent string of chart-toppers has drawn industry eyes to the southern hemisphere, perhaps the most consistent and established talent out of Chile’s thriving música urbana zeitgeist is Polimá Westcoast.
—Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 July 2025
Though small and unobtrusive, these birds play a vital role in the marine food web and are a key indicator of ocean health in the southern hemisphere.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
This spectacle is best viewed in the southern hemisphere sky-watching spots.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
While this recent string of chart-toppers has drawn industry eyes to the southern hemisphere, perhaps the most consistent and established talent out of Chile’s thriving música urbana zeitgeist is Polimá Westcoast.
—Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
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“Southern hemisphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/southern%20hemisphere. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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