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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Adventure begins here.
What’s Happening at the Museum?
Weather Forecast
A few light rain or snow showers tonight and Wednesday, mainly far south and over high terrain.
Current Weather Information for April 22, 2026
Tuesday Night
A spotty snow or rain shower, mainly high terrain south and west.
Mainly upper 20s to lower 30s
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. A spotty flurry or sprinkle.
Mid 40s to lower 50s
Thursday
More sun west, more clouds east. A stray flurry or sprinkle northeast.
Mainly upper 40s to mid 50s
Friday
Sunshine, mixed with clouds.
Mainly upper 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.