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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The “Star of Bethlehem is captivating story. A bright star ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A full moon sets beyond a fenceline in rural Warren County, Iowa. (Photo by mroland/Getty Images) A supermoon — large, full, near ...

SPARROWS POINT (WJZ) – The "Star of Bethlehem" is lit once again at Sparrows Point. "It's definitely the official start to the Christmas season," retired steelworker Tom Stoll said. "It keeps the ...