Welcome to the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium

Lyman Spitzer Jr. Planetarium

Immerse Yourself

The only public planetarium in Vermont invites you to take a tour of the cosmos, get transported by extreme weather, or travel through time to the age of the dinosaurs. Choose from a selection of films and in-person presentations during your visit. Or reserve the planetarium for a private show!

Today’s Programs

Membership

Adventure begins here.

What’s Happening at the Museum?

May 17
William Eddy Lecture Series presents: Rosemary Mosco

Award-winning creator of the beloved cartoon ‘Bird and Moon” comes to StJ.

May 18 & 19
Workshops and Walk with Rosemary Mosco

Tap into creativity with artist, author and award-winning cartoonist!

EarthWalk-Fairbanks
Summer Day Camps

Outdoor programs for kids and teens at Matsinger Forest in Danville, VT!

Eye on the Sky the Vermont Weather Source Logo

Weather Forecast

Scattered showers today, mainly along and west of the Greens, spreading east tonight, then scattered on Tuesday.

Current Weather Information for May 13, 2024

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This Afternoon

Scattered showers, mainly west.
Mainly mid to upper 60s

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Tonight

Showers increasing.
Mainly low to mid 50s

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Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. Good chance of showers or a thunderstorm.
Upper 60s and 70s

Mix of sun and clouds.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. Showers likely south, scattered north.
60s to near 70

Eye on the Night Sky

Monday, May 13, 2024

Today:
Very high in the southeast on the next clear evening, as darkness becomes complete after 10 o’clock, a bright, pale orange beacon can easily be found, the red-giant star Arcturus. This “red” giant shines brighter and hotter than most, making its color more yellow-ish orange. Arcturus is the brightest star we see through the Summer and early Fall.