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
Dry and much cooler Thursday; warmer and pleasant Friday.
Current Weather Information for May 20, 2026
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy north; mostly cloudy south. Slight chance of an early shower far south. 40s
Thursday
Partly to mostly sunny.
Mainly mid 50s to lower 60s
Friday
Mostly sunny.
Mid 60s to around 70
Saturday
Chance of showers, mainy south.
Upper 50s to mid 60s
Eye on the Night Sky
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Today:
On this date in 1910, Halley’s Comet came closest to Earth, the Earth having passed through the comet’s tail the day before, an event that spawned any number of reactions, from taking “Comet Pills” to ward off the noxious vapors, to predictions of the end of the world. The dangers were greatly exaggerated, with no measurable effects.