As heavenly bodies converge, many ask: Is the Star of Bethlehem making a comeback?

[Admin]

On Dec. 21, 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will cross paths in the night’s sky and for a brief moment, they will appear to shine together as one body.

As heavenly bodies converge, many ask: Is the Star of Bethlehem making a comeback? : Read more

 

[rod]

The article says, "As a scholar of early Christian literature writing a book on the three wise men, I argue that the upcoming planetary conjunction is likely not the fabled Star of Bethlehem. The biblical story of the star is intended to convey theological rather than historical or astronomical truths."

Some may want to read other comments on this star, see https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/jupiter-and-saturn-embrace-in-solstice-conjunction/

 

[COLGeek]

Little of space or scientific value in this article. Coincidental with a holiday season, so it is natural to look at the event in a religious context.

 

[rod]

I give COLGeek license here in post #3 ---Rod