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!
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What’s Happening at the Museum?
Weather Forecast
Rainy, cooler west and north. Milder in NH and southeast VT, then rain increasing with falling afternoon temperatures
Current Weather Information for May 6, 2026
Today
Rain from Green Mountains west, and north of Rt. 2, spreading southeast late morning and afternoon.
45 to 55 north, 60s south
Wednesday Night
Rain tapers off west to east. Partial clearing late.
30s to 40 north, 40 to 45 south
Thursday
A mix of sun and clouds.
50s north, near 60 south
Friday
Sun and clouds. A few localized afternoon showers.
50s
Eye on the Night Sky
Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Today:
Spanning from the west to northwest this evening, a large collection of bright objects should get your attention. Lowest but brightest as twilight fades after 9 o’clock is Venus, flanked to the upper right by the brilliant Capella, and the upper left by Procyon. Higher up shines Jupiter, within the constellation Gemini.