Definition:Southern Hemisphere

Definition

The southern hemisphere of Earth is the hemisphere between the equator and the South Pole.

Points in the southern hemisphere have latitude between $0 \degrees \, \mathrm S$ (the equator itself) and $90 \degrees \, \mathrm S$ (the South Pole).

Also see

• Definition:Terrestrial Hemisphere:
  • Definition:Northern Hemisphere
  • Definition:Eastern Hemisphere
  • Definition:Western Hemisphere