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At Christmas, we remember the wise men who followed a star to Bethlehem. But what was the ... Their view of the night sky was unobstructed by light pollution from streetlights, cars and buildings.

The two planets appeared so close together in Earth’s night sky on the winter ... that coincided with the biblical first Christmas: the Star of Bethlehem. But did such a cosmic sight ever ...

Sitting high atop South Mountain, the lone star peeking out of the trees can be seen from just about anywhere: the highway and Main Street, and its bright light shines directly into Bethlehem ...

According to the Gospel of Matthew, the Star ... and set at night [westward]." Although scientists have ruled out several possibilities, we may never know for sure what the Star of Bethlehem ...

Stars can be seen in the night sky. Picture Alliance/DPA via Getty Images The "Christmas Star" may ... texts give reports of a particular star, the Star of Bethlehem, which guided the prophets ...

"This year in Bethlehem, there will be no Christmas tree ... or festivities-- Just a babe born on a deep winter night under a bright star." Bowe also serves as president of the Holy Family ...