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
Periods of clouds, with a few spotty snow or rain showers in the St. Lawrence Valley late.
Current Weather Information for March 19, 2026
Today
Clouds, limited sun. A few afternoon rain or snow showers Adirondacks and Rt. 2 north.
30s to low 40s
Thursday Night
Localized evening snow or rain showers north. Partial clearing.
20s to low 30s
Friday
Early sun. Afternoon snow or rain showers developing.
upper 30s to low 40s north, 40s to 50 south
Saturday
Early snow showers. Partial clearing.
40 to 50 north to south
Eye on the Night Sky
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Today:
The line of Orion’s Belt stars, extended to the right, points to the red star Aldebaran, the red eye of Taurus, the Bull. Aldebaran is 9th brightest star we can see, relatively nearby at a distance of 65 light years. It is a Red Giant star, more than 40 times the diameter of our Sun, giving it a large surface to send out great quantities of light.