Star of Bethlehem (S08E04)

Title: Star of Bethlehem Plot: What astronomical phenomena may have inspired the Magi's journey to the infant Jesus, as described in the Gospel of Matthew? This episode delves into nearly two millennia of speculation, exploring possibilities such as meteors, novae, supernovae, and comets. Yet, could the answer lie in a blend of astronomy and astrology? Recent hypotheses propose that the "star" was actually the planet Jupiter, involved in a series of conjunctions with other celestial bodies, which the Magi—Zoroastrian astrologers and priests—interpreted as a sign of the arrival of the Jewish Messiah.