The Christmas Star

Name: The Christmas Star
Start: 2026-12-11T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-12-18T19:30:00-06:00
Location: McHenry County College

Schedule

Fri, 11 Dec, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 18 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

McHenry County College | Crystal Lake, IL

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible.
About this Event

The Christmas Star

Date: 12/18/26

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.