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
Lots of clouds, and just a spotty flurry or sprinkle.
Current Weather Information for April 22, 2026
Today
Mostly cloudy. A few localized rain or wet snow showers, more so south.
40s to low 50s
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy west. Mostly cloudyeast. A local snow or rain shower northeast late.
30s
Thursday
More sun west, more clouds east. A stray flurry or sprinkle northeast.
Mid 40s to mid 50s
Friday
Sunshine, mixed with clouds.
Mid 40s to mid 50s
Eye on the Night Sky
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Today:
Tonight the Moon will have a very close encounter with our largest planetary neighbor, Jupiter. In the fading twilight at around 8:45 this evening, a wide, waxing Crescent Moon will appear two-thirds of the way up in the southwest. Hovering barely below the Moon, by a mere 3 degrees, will shine Jupiter. The two will drop a little lower and be nearly due west by 10:15 PM.