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
A rather cold night, with a fine Crescent Moon this evening.
Current Weather Information for April 21, 2026
Today
Sun mixing with clouds
40s north to near 50 south.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds. A spotty snow or rain shower late.
20s to 30 northeast, 30s southwest
Wednesday
Clouds, limited sun. A spotty flurry or sprinkle.
Mid 40s to mid 50s north to south
Thursday
More sun west, more clouds east. A stray flurry or sprinkle northeast.
Upper 40s to upper 50s north to south
Eye on the Night Sky
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Today:
Tonight comes the expected peak of the Lyrid Meteor Shower. Look to the northeast around 10 PM. To the right of the bright star Vega, the Lyrids will be concentrated between the constellations Lyra and Hercules, and will lift high in the eastern sky. An average of 10 to 20 “shooting stars” is best viewed after midnight, especially once the wide Crescent Moon sets by 1:30 AM.