New research examines the theory that this biblical phenomenon was actually a comet, and subjects it to mathematical ...

Jupiter and Sirius shine side by side in the southeast tonight, mimicking the mythical “Christmas Star” story. Here's exactly when and where to look.

When the 3 rd -century Christian theologian Origen of Alexandria attempted to account for the unusual movements of the Star of Bethlehem, he wrote that it should be “classified with the comets which ...

Described in the Gospel of Matthew as the celestial sign that led the Magi to the newborn Jesus, the star stands at the ...

Many researchers have spent decades attempting to decode biblical descriptions and link them to verifiable historical events.

The famed star of Bethlehem may have been less miracle and more rare celestial alignment, according to a new study tying it ...

Could the Star of Bethlehem have been caused by a “great conjunction” of the bright planets Venus and Jupiter? On June 17, 2 B.C., the planets had come so close they would have almost appeared as one ...

Technical terms used in the Bible’s description point to a real astronomical event that could explore the origin of the star ...

The "Star" of Bethlehem's identity remains a mystery, captivating astronomers and believers alike with theories of rare celestial events and their symbolic power ...

Astronomers have long sought a cosmic explanation for the Bible’s Star of Bethlehem, the shining celestial object that, so the story goes, guided the wise men, or magi, from Jerusalem to greet the ...

The annual Star of Bethlehem Dog Show started Wednesday and runs through Sunday at the Agri-Plex, on N. 17th St. in Allentown. Chelsay Paul of Madison, Ohio grooms Kooper, a 16 month-old toy poodle ...