Was the star of Bethlehem a real astronomical event?

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If you think an astronomical event is extraordinary, we have a subforum for that. The fact that you posted it in the religion subforum must mean you think it has something of significance or relation to religion, and we've just set about saying it hasn't/disproving it has any relation thus far to anything other than the normal course of astrological events.

I know that anything I post on here that has anything to do with Christianity is going to be mocked or disagreed with. I know that and expect it. It's one thing to agree to disagree and I can put up with some mocking, but I just can't tolerate so much mockery and hostility. I've had some good debates on here and I know that if we met in person, our discussions would no doubt be friendlier. I wish you all the best. You're all too feisty for me.