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?
Weather Forecast
Sunshine with mixed clouds, a bit cooler with highs in the 40s north to 50s south.
Current Weather Information for April 11, 2026
Today
Morning clouds, increasing afternoon sun. Cooler.
40s north, upper 40s to mid 50s south
Tonight
Clouds clearing. Much cooler.
20s to low 30s
Sunday
Sun giving way to increasing afternoon clouds. Milder.
50s
Monday
Showers north, more scattered south. Warmer.
60s
Eye on the Night Sky
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Today:
For reasons that scientists don’t yet understand, the aurora borealis, or “northern lights” are seen more frequently in April. The Sun, which appears to have reached its 11 year maximum in late 2024 or early 2025, will remain active for at least another year or two. This represents the best period of time for seeing some northern lights over the next few years.