Planetarium Show: The Christmas Star

The Christmas Star

Date: 12/12/25

Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: McHenry County College, Liebman Science Building, Building F, Planetarium

Age-appropriate level: 8 to adult

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions are discussed.

The show will include a live portion including current night sky highlights along with visual tours of some incredible features of the solar system and the universe. Following the live portion of the show, the feature film will be presented on the dome theatre for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience.