A Christmas Star Will Light Up The South Carolina Sky For The First Time In Centuries

In spite of all the pain and discomfort 2020 has doled out, the year will be ending on a high note when a Christmas star will grace the skies over South Carolina for the first time in 800 years in late December.

It's been a year of remarkable celestial events including a comet that made an appearance over the summer for the first time since the ancient Egyptians would have seen it.

But this year, on the evening of December 21st, a Christmas star will appear just after sunset — and it's the first time in 800 years we've seen the Christmas star, also known as the Star of Bethlehem.

From the ocean...

All the way to the mountains of western South Carolina, the Christmas star should be visible in the evening sky for those who look toward the Southwest.

Just turn your gaze in that direction to see the display beaming brightly from high above.

The phenomenon occurs when two planets, Jupiter and Saturn, pass so closely to one another that they actually appear to be one single unit.

The result is a brightly lit display that's said to have last occurred about eight centuries ago.

The Star of Bethlehem also reportedly graced the skies on the evening the Three Wise Men made their way to Jerusalem. It was their guiding light.

Today, it's also believed to be the inspiration for millions of stars that top Christmas trees around the world.

Where will you be on the evening of Monday, December 21, 2020?

Will you be outside with your loved ones gazing into the southwestern sky to see the Christmas star?

Without a doubt, the year 2020 has been a real mess. But somehow, things may seem to right themselves with the appearance of this magical Christmas star. Do you want to see it? Let us know in the comments!