A real-life 'star of Bethlehem' will be visible later this month.
THERE will be a treat over the Christmas period in the form of a very noticeable celestial object that can be seen looking toward the south-western horizon – weather permitting.
Folk who do not follow astronomical events will observe this as a very bright star reminding them of the Star of Bethlehem.
In truth, as astronomers will tell you, the object is not a star, but Earth’s twin, the planet Venus.
Then on December 28, soon after sunset, Venus will be accompanied by the crescent moon which will make a lovely pairing in the south-western sky – enjoy, and a Merry Christmas to you all.
DAVE HASKELL,
Brithdir
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