Star Of Bethlehem 2020. C., there was a conjunction of Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars and three sage astrologers, or the "three wise men," predicted the birth of a child… "This explanation of the Star is compelling." NASA's Chief Engineer for the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. This tells scientists that if the story of Christ is true, in scientific terms the Star of Bethlehem may have been a conjunction with Jupiter and another planet.

How, When And Where You Can See 'Christmas Star' Planets Then Shooting Stars On The Solstice This Week.
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Many have read this story with the presupposition that Matthew must have been referencing an actual astronomical event that occurred around the time of Jesus' birth. It might seem churlish to dissect such an enduring image of Christmas as the star of Bethlehem, but a quiet astronomical debate has been bubbling away for decades. Who were the wise men, and why were they watching the night skies?