Today, Venus is referred to as the "Christmas Star" because it will be the brightest object in the sky, besides the moon and sun, Throop said. Stars can be seen in the night sky. Picture Alliance ...

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Some are even calling it a “Christmas star,” a name that harkens back to tradition cited in the Bible, within which a “star in the East” is said to lead three “wise men” to the baby Jesus.

What's the ‘Christmas Star’ and how to observe it this December. ... look up, and you’ll see a bright star dominating the night sky. Star of Bethlehem: observation tips and equipment ...

'Christmas Star' to grace the night sky this weekend. By Julia Jacobo. Friday, December 6, 2024. A trifecta of stargazing events could be visible in space in the coming days.