In Christian tradition, the "Star of Bethlehem" guided wise men to the site of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem more than two millennia ago. Now, viral social media posts are claiming stargazers can see ...

It’s a hotly debated topic in astronomy: what was the “Star of Bethlehem” or “Christmas ... That’s why it’s so bright — and so obviously red — and that’s why tonight’s sight ...

At Christmas, we remember the wise men who followed a star to Bethlehem. But what was the star? The Christmas star At Christmas time, people sometimes put a star on top of the Christmas tree.

According to the Gospel of Matthew, the Star of Bethlehem guided three Magi, or wise men, to Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago. After consulting with King Herod of Judea, the men followed the star to ...

That the Star of Bethlehem indicates a direction is also a helpful point of reflection during the Jubilee Year 2025, the Pope ...

Today, the site in Bethlehem is part of a large religious complex. Set in the marble floor of the Grotto is a silver star which represents the spot where Jesus was born, installed in 1717 and ...

The star is mentioned twice, and the text implies the first sighting was at the time of Jesus's birth.

If a star at a distance of 100 light years were to become a supernova, it would be brighter than the full moon. Two of these that were close enough to be very conspicuous are recorded: one ...