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
Sunshine west of the Green Mountains, while clouds east give way to increasing sun. Seasonably warm.
Current Weather Information for October 3, 2024
Today
Some morning clouds east, otherwise mostly sunny.
Upper 60s to low 70s
Thursday Night
Mainly clear, some high clouds. Valley fog late.
40s to low 50s
Saturday
Some morning showers, mainly north, then clearing.
60 to 70 north to south
Friday
Patchy morning fog. Sun mixed with clouds.
Upper 60s to mid 70s
Eye on the Night Sky
Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Today:
If starting with a glance to the northwest around sunset, the progression of the evening will feature Ursa Major, the Big Bear, appearing to dive toward the northern horizon, and then lifting back away from the horizon after midnight. It will circle around Ursa Minor, the Little Bear. In turn, Ursa Minor will circle around the star at its tail, The North Star, otherwise known as Polaris.