Astronomers claim to identify night sky behind Van Gogh's Starry Night
A team of South Korean astronomers argues that Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night on July 22, 1889, rather than in June as previously thought. Using forensic astronomy software, the researchers matched the painting's celestial geometry to a specific alignment of stars, including the Hyades cluster. The study disputes earlier conclusions that the constellation Aries was the painting's primary focus.
Why it matters The findings challenge long-held art historical timelines regarding the creation of one of the world's most famous paintings.
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