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
***FLOOD WATCH FOR NORTHERN NY AND CENTRAL AND NORTHERN VT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON***
***WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR THE NORTHERN CHAMPLAIN VALLEY WEST IN NY NORTH OF RT. 3 THIS MORNING***
Much cooler, with some rain showers. A little ice far north early. Some ice jams and possible flooding.
Current Weather Information for March 11, 2026
Today
Scattered rain showers. A hint of sun south. Steady rain late.
50s to 60, except 30s and 40s in the St. Lawrence Valley and northeast
Wednesday Night
Rain, some snow in the St. Lawrence late.
25 to 30 St. Lawrence to 40s in NH
Thursday
Rain/snow showers changing to snow showers, mainly morning.
Falling to the 20s north, 30s south
Friday
Chance of afternoon snow.
Mid 30s to lower 40s
Eye on the Night Sky
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Today:
Settling into the northwest as evening descends, the Queen of the heavens, Cassiopeia, remains well placed for viewing, about one third of the way above the horizon. Her W-shaped pattern of 5 stars pivots around the North Star, and each spring looks more and more like the celestial throne she sits upon.