<P> Mormons believe that the Star of Bethlehem was an actual astronomical event visible the world over . In the Book of Mormon, which they believe contains writings of ancient prophets, Samuel the Lamanite prophesies that a new star will appear as a sign that Jesus has been born, and Nephi later writes about the fulfillment of this prophecy . </P> <P> Among Jehovah's Witnesses the Star of Bethlehem is seen as a product of Satan, rather than a sign from God, since the star led the astrologers to Jerusalem where they met King Herod's plan to kill Jesus . </P> <P> In The Desire of Ages, Ellen White states "That star was a distant company of shining angels, but of this the wise men were ignorant ." </P> <P> Paintings and other pictures of the Adoration of the Magi may include a depiction of the star in some form . In the fresco by Giotto di Bondone, it is depicted as a comet . In the tapestry of the subject designed by Edward Burne - Jones (and in the related watercolour), the star is held by an angel . </P>

When did the star of bethlehem appear in 2015