The 9 Stars: Astronomy & Mythology

The Pleiades star cluster, also known as Messier 45 (M45) or Matariki, is an open star cluster containing middle-aged, hot […]

To find Matariki in the sky, look towards the northeastern horizon approximately 30 to 60 minutes before sunrise during mid-winter

The primary difference between Matariki and Puanga lies in astronomical identity and regional visibility. Matariki refers to the Pleiades star

To find Matariki in the sky, look toward the northeastern horizon approximately one hour before sunrise during June and July.