Things are getting hot across the country, and summer has not even officially begun.
The summer solstice will occur on Friday, June 20, and it will be both the longest day and shortest night of 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
The summer solstice also marks the start of the Pagan holiday, Litha, also known as Midsummer, according to the Boston Public Library. The holiday celebrates the beginning of summer and is celebrated with hilltop bonfires and dancing.
With the summer solstice near, here is everything people need to know about the grand occasion.
The summer solstice will take place on Friday, June 20, at 10:42 p.m. ET, according to Space.com.
