one of these stationary points occurred when Jupiter was directly overhead in Bethlehem for several nights, aligning with biblical accounts,” said Kim. The “Christmas Star” may have been a ...

This week, three bright planets are making that case to be this year's “Star of Bethlehem” or “Christmas Star,” with Jupiter, Mars and Venus all shining brightly. The legend of a bright ...

four Sundays before Christmas, through January 6, which is "epiphany," or the time of the coming of the Magi. It represents the Star of Bethlehem that led the Wise Men to Jesus, but also a light ...

This year, bright planets Jupiter and Saturn will align perfectly on Dec. 21 to create what is commonly called the Christmas Star or the “Star of Bethlehem.” According to NASA, Jupiter and ...