Astronomers believe the Star of Bethlehem or "Christmas Star" could have been Jupiter, Venus, or Mars—or possibly a combination of the three—as each of the planets are near their peak ...
Jupiter will shine at its brightest on December 7, 2024, due to its opposition, when it is closest to Earth. At opposition, Earth is positioned directly between the Sun and Jupiter.
Astronomers believe the Star of Bethlehem or "Christmas Star" could have been a real event explained by something as simple as Jupiter in opposition, which happens this year a few weeks before ...