The search for the biblical Star of Bethlehem has long hovered between faith and astronomy, but a new claim from a NASA comet ...

The Christmas star. The Star of Bethlehem. Whatever you call it, it is a staple of any nativity scene, just as much as the ...

When the 3 rd -century Christian theologian Origen of Alexandria attempted to account for the unusual movements of the Star ...

A scientist has identified a possible astronomical explanation for the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible ...

Jupiter shines brilliantly in the eastern sky this December as it nears opposition early in 2026, outshining nearby stars and ...

A new study revisits ancient Chinese records to explore whether a comet could explain the Star of Bethlehem described in ...

A look at the enduring mystery of the ‘Star of Bethlehem’, exploring whether Jupiter, rare planetary alignments, comets or supernovae could explain the celestial event that has fascinated astronomers ...

A NASA planetary scientist has proposed what may be the first scientifically sound explanation for the mysterious Star of Bethlehem that guided the three wise men to the infant Jesus over two ...

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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 Hotel, ...

Area churches are offering some special hands-on activities and shows the weekend preceding the Christmas holiday. The Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Aurora is again hosting its “Night in ...