The Star of Bethlehem led the three wise men to Jesus' birth, according to the New Testament. But what was the Star of Bethlehem? There are several theories.

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There’s some evidence for planetary conjunctions around the time frame for the birth of Christ and may explain the Star of Bethlehem.

One of the classic images of the Christmas holiday is that of three wise men or kings traveling to Bethlehem, over which hangs a brilliant star. The Star of Bethlehem has its roots in the opening ...

A nova star in a neighbouring galaxy What was the Star of Bethlehem? Did the star really exist? Find out more with our kids' guide to astronomy by local astronomer Mark Lawrik-Thompson.

The famous Star of Bethlehem may not have been a star at all, but an extremely rare planetary alignment, according to a University of Notre Dame professor.

At Christmas, we remember the wise men who followed a star to Bethlehem. But what was the star?

The stage was set for the appearance of what may have been the Star of Bethlehem. In March of 5 BCE, a nova … a “new star” … appeared between the constellations of Aquila and Capricorn.

Was the 'Star of Bethlehem' Shining for the First Time Since 1226? A holiday copypasta story in late 2022 may have some readers looking up for a star that won't be there.

One important element of the Christmas story is the Star of Bethlehem, which guided the Wise Men to Jesus. Over the years, many have wondered just what that star was. Now, modern technology may be ...

For centuries, scholars have suggested the Star of Bethlehem may have actually been a "great conjunction" of bright planets. But the truth is still uncertain.