The nova of 1604 was observed by Kepler, one of the greatest of all astronomers, and he was the first to suggest that the Star of Bethlehem might have been such an object.

From the year's best meteor shower to a rare eclipse of bright red supergiant star, there's plenty to get excited about in the night sky in December 2023.

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 ...

Bethlehem police investigate a shooting Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 28, 2024, in the 400 block of Cherokee Street on the city's South Side that left a woman in her 20s with serious injuries.

Bethlehem police said that officers were called about 9:30 p.m. Thursday to the 1900 block of Butztown Road, near Gov. Wolf Elementary, for a report of a shooting.

Bethlehem police closed part of Route 412 Feb. 6, 2023, as part of a shooting investigation along Route 412. Sarah Cassi | For lehighvalleylive.com Our journalism needs your support.

The story of the Star of Bethlehem appears only in the Book of Matthew. The gospel tells us that a bright star appeared in the eastern sky when Jesus was born, famously seen by a group of wise men.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Bethlehem police say a teen suspect in a shooting near an elementary school has been taken into custody. The shooting Thursday night has left a man fighting for his life. Police ...

Mars, Jupiter and Venus, another suggested theory for the "Star of Bethlehem," will not be in conjunction on Dec. 21, according to experts. Our fact-check sources: Kevin Lewis , Dec. 16, Email to ...

Apparent shooting at Musikfest in Bethlehem sends crowd into panic 02:07. BETHLEHEM, Pa. (CBS) -- Music filled Bethlehem Sunday one day after eyewitnesses say a single gunshot sent people running ...

Unidentified gunmen on Monday fired shots at a hotel in Bethlehem that was accused of displaying the Star of David and a menorah in one of its meeting halls. No one was injured in the shooting attack.

Italian painter Giotto di Bondone witnessed Halley’s Comet when it appeared in 1301 A.D. Then, he painted the Star of Bethlehem as a comet burning bright above Jesus in the manger.