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
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What’s Happening at the Museum?
Weather Forecast
Clearing around noon, beocming mostly sunny, partly sunny north. Cooler today. Highs in the upper 60s to upper 70s north to south.
Current Weather Information for July 19, 2026
Sunday
Increasing sunshine. Breezy, and cool.
upper 60s and 70s north, 70s to 80 south
Tonight
Passing clouds north, mostly clear otherwise
50s to near 60
Monday
Mostly sunny, a few afternoon clouds.
Upper 70s to low 80s
Tuesday
Increasing chance of rain showers.
Low to mid-80s.
Eye on the Night Sky
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Today:
Look high in the northwest, as the sun sets. Again as if hanging by its handle, the Big Dipper hangs in the sky. Focus on the arcing shape of the Big Dipper’s handle. Now imagine a continuation of it, and that longer arc will lead you to the star Arcturus, hence the phrase “arc to Arcturus.