The theory that the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn may be the Star of Bethlehem is not new. It was proposed in the early 17th century by Johannes Kepler , a German astronomer and mathematician.

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's star atop South Mountain shines bright for all to see, representing the star that led the magi to Jesus in the manger. The 81-foot star got an upgrade to LED lighting in 2010 ...

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.

Reporting from Bethlehem, Pa. — “I’d love to go to Germany for Christmas,” my mother often said when I was growing up, having visions of Kriss Kringle, the sparkle of candles on tannenbaum ...

So the star wasn't really needed to guide them to Bethlehem - they'd have had quite a job to miss it. If the star had moved like all other night sky objects, then it could easily lay south by the ...