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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 as being in the same celestial hemisphere relative to the invariable plane of the Solar System as Earth's North Pole.
Due to Earth's axial tilt of 23.439281°, there is a seasonal variation in the lengths of the day and night.
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