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
Brisk and a little cooler this afternoon, with some lingering flurries. Clearing tonight. Mostly sunny and pleasant Friday.
Current Weather Information for February 12, 2026
This Afternoon
Mostly to partly cloudy. Scattered furries.
Lower 20s to lower 30, north to south
Thursday Night
Clearing, colder.
Zero to 10 above, cold spots 5 to 10 below
Friday
Mostly sunny.
Mid 20s to around 30; low to mid 30s southeast
Saturday
Scattered snow showers, mainly north.
Mid 20s to mid 30s, from north to south
Eye on the Night Sky
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Today:
As Orion crests across the southern skies, his bright stars demonstrate considerably differences in color. Compare, for example, the star Betelgeuse on the upper left, appearing an orangish color, while on the lower right, Rigel shines a piercing blue. The colors indicate the star’s outer temperature, with red much cooler than the very hot blue.