Learn how the Earth is divided into four hemispheres by the Equator, the Prime Meridian, and the antemeridian. Find out the landmass, water, climate, and population distribution of each hemisphere.

Learn how Earth is divided into two halves at the equator and how they have opposite seasons, different sky views, and unequal landmasses. Find out the population, continents, oceans, and calendar symbols of each hemisphere.

Learn about the part of the planet that is north of the equator and has most of the world's land and population. Find out which countries and continents are in the Northern Hemisphere and how it relates to seasons, solstice and equinox.

The Northern Hemisphere is the northern half of the Earth. It begins at 0° or the equator and continues north until it reaches 90°N latitude or the North Pole . The word hemisphere itself specifically means half of a sphere, and since the earth is considered an oblate sphere , a hemisphere is half.

Learn about the different ways of dividing the globe into two equal halves, such as northern and southern hemispheres, eastern and western hemispheres, and land and water hemispheres. Find out the geographical, cultural, and religious features of each hemisphere.

Learn which continents and oceans are located in the northern hemisphere, the region north of the equator. Find out the land area, climate, and geography of each continent and ocean in the northern hemisphere.

The Northern Hemisphere contains North America, the northern part of South America, Europe, the northern two-thirds of Africa, and most of Asia. The Southern Hemisphere contains most of South America, one-third of Africa, Australia, Antarctica, and some Asian islands.

The Northern Hemisphere is the half of Earth that is north of the Equator. For other planets in the Solar System , north is defined as being in the same celestial hemisphere relative to the invariable plane of the Solar System as Earth's North Pole .

Learn about the geography, climate, and ecosystems of the Northern Hemisphere, which covers most of the land area of the Earth. Explore the articles on deciduous forests, global warming, permafrost, polar regions, and more.