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 ...

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 ...

Three Wise Men, Macmillan Poster, 1960. But what exactly is the narrative about the Star of Bethlehem, also known as the Christmas Star? Was the star a genuine thing or was it only a fictitious ...

Here’s how to see what scientists think may have been the Star of Bethlehem as told in the story of Christmas.

PASCO, Wash.–'The Star of Bethlehem' will be shown at CBC's Planetarium this weekend. Showings will be at 4 p.m. Friday, 4:30 and 6 p.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday, according to Visit Tri-Cities.

It’s a hotly debated topic in astronomy: what was the “Star of Bethlehem” or “Christmas Star?” Go outside this week, and you’d be forgiven for answering “planet” because there are ...

In Christian tradition, the "Star of Bethlehem" guided wise men to the site of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem more than two millennia ago. Now, viral social media posts are claiming stargazers can see ...

If a star at a distance of 100 light years were to become a supernova, it would be brighter than the full moon. Two of these that were close enough to be very conspicuous are recorded: one ...

The star the Magi followed to find the Christ Child is a symbol of God’s love for all people and not a sign of the power and fame of those who think of themselves as “stars,” Pope Francis ...

One question that keeps arising is what was the "star" that not only revealed the fact of the Savior's birth but led the Magi on an over 1,000-mile quest to the exact place of the baby in Bethlehem?

Increased conservation efforts and habitat preservation have helped the population rebound. The Hubble Space Telescope's image of NGC 3603 reveals a massive young star cluster formed about a million ...