Star

A NASA planetary scientist has proposed what may be the first scientifically sound explanation for the mysterious Star of Bethlehem that guided the three wise men to the infant Jesus over two millennia ago. Mark Matney's groundbreaking study, identifies a bright comet recorded by ancient Chinese astronomers in 5 BC as the celestial phenomenon described in the Gospel of Matthew. Can Astronomy Explain the Biblical Star of Bethlehem? The Nativity Story's Timeless Message from Antiquity Ancient Records Point to Celestial Visitor Matney's research, published in the Journal of the British Astronomical Association, draws upon meticulous observations made by Chinese astronomers more than 2,000 years ago, who documented a brilliant comet visible for over 70 days in 5 BC. This timeframe