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!
Weather Forecast
Some morning sun. More clouds and some scattered afternoon showers, mostly from the Green Mountains west.
Current Weather Information for May 13, 2024
Today
Some morning sun. More afternoon clouds, a few showers west.
60s to near 70.
Tonight
Showers increasing, especially after midnight.
Upper 40s and 50s
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Good chance of showers or a thunderstorm.
Upper 60s and 70s
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.