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?
Tang Science Annex
IS OPEN!
New hands-on stations explore weather and astronomy … while having some fun!
New planetarium presentations!
Our Lyman Spitzer Jr Planetarium features new films and in-person presentations.
Weather Forecast
Lots of clouds and limited sun through the north and mountains, just a passing snow shower, with more sun in southern valleys. More snow showers tomorrow before turning evening colder.
Current Weather Information for March 19, 2024
Today
Any snow showers ending. Lots of clouds north, partly sunny in southern valleys.
30s north, near 40 south
Tonight
Increasing clouds. Snow showers increasing north, spotty south late.
20s
Wednesday
Snow showers north and mountains, mixed with rain in valleys, spotty south.
Mid 30s to mid 40s, north to south
Thursday
Scattered snow showers or flurries.
Mid 20s to mid 30s, north to south
Eye on the Night Sky
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Today:
The Vernal or Spring Equinox marks the calendar arrival of Spring late this evening at 11:06 PM EDT, when the Sun is positioned directly above the Earth’s equator. Although the word equinox means “equal night”, the atmosphere bends the sun’s light, shifting it slightly higher, adding several minutes to the daylight.