Kupu o te Wiki: Matariki
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Kupu o te Wiki: Matariki

The star cluster Matariki has different names around the world.

Matariki - a star cluster that appears in the early morning sky in New Zealand during the mid-winter months, signifying the start of the new year in Aotearoa.

The star cluster Matariki has different names around the world. In English, it is called by its ancient Greek name, Pleiades or the Seven Sisters.