December 24, 1987 (Dingmao winter in early four), astronomers infer Jesus real birth period. In In December 1987, The Times reported Astronomy evidence that the birth of Jesus Christ was on the first half of the fifth year, despite December 25 to celebrate Christmas. British Durham University (TodayinHistory.cn)


Richard Stephenson, published in a recent issue of Physics Bulletin on his evidence.
St. Matthew's Gospel proved, Herod died shortly after the birth of Christ. Jewish historian of the first century AD, Joseph said, Herod died shortly before the eclipse occurred.
Herod the Great reign in Israel only two visible lunar eclipse occurred on March 23, five years BC and 4 BC 14.
astronomers during that time of the night sky and the use of computer simulation test in order to observe the star of Bethlehem can be seen in the St. Matthew mentioned.
Therefore, the newspaper said, astronomers calculated to help historians find the date of the birth of Christ.