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
Tonight temperatures dropping mainly into the 20s. Clouds increasing overnight.
Current Weather Information for January 17, 2025
Tonight
Increasing clouds. Wind gusting to 20 to 30mph.
Teens to 20 E, 20s W
Saturday
Rain/snow arriving by middday. Increasing west to east. Breezy. Gusts up to 45 mph.
Mid to upper 30s
Sunday
Morning snow showers. More showers in the afternoon.
Low to mid 20s
Monday
Lingering snow showers. Afternoon sunshine.
Near 10 to teens
Eye on the Night Sky
Friday, January 17, 2025
Today:
The Twins have temporarily become triplets in the eastern skies. The Twins refer to the “twin” stars of Castor and Pollux, representing the mythical twin brothers known as the constellation Gemini. To their lower right shines Mars, in line with them tonight, but changing as Mars continues to their right, beforing pausing near February 20th, then moving back for another alignment on April 10th.