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you can see it on the Maori new year when the night blankets over the sky
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Matariki is usually visible in the pre-dawn sky in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in New Zealand. It is best seen in the winter months of June and July. Look towards the northeast horizon to catch a glimpse of the star cluster.
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What is the other name for matariki?
The other name for Matariki is the Pleiades star cluster. Matariki is also known as the Seven Sisters.
Why does matariki disappear during may then reppear on June?
Matariki disappears in May because it aligns with the Sun, making it hard to see in the sky. In June, Matarki reappears before sunrise as it moves out of alignment with the Sun, becoming visible once again on the horizon.
Does Greek celebrate Matariki?
No, Matariki is a cultural festival celebrated by the Māori people of New Zealand to mark the beginning of the Māori New Year. Greek culture does not have a specific celebration or equivalent to Matariki.
How far away is matariki?
Matariki is a star cluster located around 440 light-years away from Earth.
How and why is matariki created?
Matariki is created by a cluster of stars known as Pleiades in the night sky. It is significant in Māori culture as it marks the start of the Māori New Year. Matariki appears in the winter months in the Southern Hemisphere, usually rising in late May or early June.
Why does matariki come out?
Matariki is a legend. On 14th of June (2010) you will see a silver moon in the eastern sky which is Matariki.
Where can you see matariki?
In the sky at night
Is Matariki a star?
In Māori, Matariki is the name of the Pleiades star cluster. [See related question]
How many stars can you see on Matariki?
seven
When can you see the stars of matariki?
in the sky!! Well actually yes you do see it in the sky but where abouts??
What is matariki about?
Matariki is the Maori new year. The speak Maori and the seven stars of Matariki.
Who celebrates matariki for maori new year?
Maoris celebrate matariki all around the world Evan if your not Maori you can still celebrate matariki if you believe in matariki
What is a whakatauki for matariki?
teena ngaa kanohi kua tikona e matariki = Matariki will keep you awake
What is the difference between matariki and Christmas?
matariki is weird
Why do you celebrate matariki?
Because matariki is a good thing to celebrate
What is the meaning for the matariki seven stars?
What is the meaning of the stars of matariki
What are facts about Matariki?
Matariki is known as the seven sisters and the pleiades
