Northern Hemisphere
Half of Earth that is north of the Equator
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The Northern Hemisphere is the half of Earth that is north of the equator. For other planets in the Solar System, north is defined by humans as being in the same celestial hemisphere relative to the invariable plane of the Solar System as Earth's North Pole.
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![]() Eye on the sky: Northern Hemisphere witnesses partial solar eclipse on Saturday Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:42Published | |
![]() Spectators see partial solar eclipse from Observatory Credit: ODN Duration: 01:50Published | |
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