The Star of Bethlehem sits at the crossroads of faith and astronomy, a single light in the Gospel story that has inspired centuries of sky watching and speculation. Today, a growing group of ...

Astronomers have long sought a cosmic explanation for the Bible’s Star of Bethlehem, the shining celestial object that, so the story goes, guided the wise men, or magi, from Jerusalem to greet the ...

(NewsNation) — For more than two millennia, the Star of Bethlehem has captured the imagination of believers, scientists and historians alike. Described in the Gospel of Matthew as the celestial sign ...

Could the Star of Bethlehem have been caused by a “great conjunction” of the bright planets Venus and Jupiter? On June 17, 2 B.C., the planets had come so close they would have almost appeared as one ...

Every year on January 6th, Christians who follow the Julian calendar celebrate epiphany, a holiday marking the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus. But while the occasion holds deep religious ...

Matthew's star -- A star over Bethlehem? -- The first Christmas -- Halley's comet and other red herrings -- Shooting stars and fiery rains -- Supernova Bethlehem? -- We three kings? -- Triple ...