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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Weather Forecast
***WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT FROM THE GREATER CAPITAL REGION OF NEW YORK INTO THE BERKSHIRES***
Current Weather Information for February 18, 2026
This Afternoon
Some snow late, from the Hudson Valley and Rt. 9 southward.
Upper 20s to lower 40s, north to south
Tonight
Snow likely far south. Partly cloudy north.
Mainly 5 to 15 above, from north to south
Thursday
Partly sunny south, mostly sunny north.
Upper 20s to mid 30s
Friday
A rising chance of snow after noon.
Mainly low to mid 30s
Eye on the Night Sky
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Today:
The planet Mercury presents a challenge to see, even when it’s at its best. Tonight, though, the slender Crescent Moon acts as an excellent guide to our elusive, inner-most planet. With the twilight ebbing between 5:45 and 6 o’clock, look low in the west-southwest, where a low, level view of the horizon welcomes the Moon. Just above the Moon, a bright spark of light appears – the planet Mercury reflecting the nearby Sun.