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and Jupiter passed Saturn for the third time December 5. Astronomy/Roen Kelly What about a mash-up of planets like the Great Conjunction of 2020? Could that explain the Star of Bethlehem?

It was referencing a celestial event that did occur on Dec. 21, 2020, in which Saturn ... Saturn-Jupiter conjunction was the one in question. Vanden Eykel, Eric M. "Is the Star of Bethlehem ...

The event known as the Great Conjunction or Star of Bethlehem occurs when planets Jupiter and Saturn appear exceptionally close in the sky, creating a shining orb that looks like a single star.

Although it looks like they are right next to each other, in fact, Saturn is 450 million miles behind Jupiter and Jupiter is 550 million miles from the earth! In terms of the Star of Bethlehem ...

Although it looks like they are right next to each other, in fact, Saturn is 450 million miles behind Jupiter and Jupiter is 550 million miles from the earth! In terms of the Star of Bethlehem ...

Jupiter and Saturn are getting closer as they near ... Some claim a similar planetary meetup created the legendary Star of Bethlehem that led the biblical Magi, also known as the three wise ...