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
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What’s Happening at the Museum?
Weather Forecast
Partly sunny, with more afternoon clouds, and a slight chance of showers from Rt. 9 south in far southern areas.
Current Weather Information for August 20, 2026
Today
Patchy fog, then partly sunny. More afternoon clouds, maybe a shower far south.
70s
Thursday Night
An evening shower far south, then clearing, cooler. Some river valley fog.
Upper 40s and 50s
Friday
Mostly sunny.
Upper 70s to lower 80s
Saturday
Cloudy, chance of showers southeast.
70 to 80, from south to north
Eye on the Night Sky
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Today:
The Moon is just one day past its First Quarter tonight, as it nuzzles up close to the reddish star Antares, the “heart” of the Scorpion, low in the south-southwest as twilight gives way to darkness from 8:45 PM to 9 PM. The pair will slide lower into the southwest, with the Moon setting by 11:15 PM, and Antares about 15 minutes later.