Matariki is a time to celebrate the appearance of the Pleiades constellation above the northeastern horizon and marks the ...

Matariki is a time to celebrate the appearance of the Pleiades constellation above the northeastern horizon and marks the midway point of winter. At the same time, 4000km south in Antarctica, another ...

The crescent Moon lies in Taurus near the planet Uranus. You can easily spot the distant ice giant with binoculars or a small ...

Each day, around 48.5 tons (44,000 kilograms) of ancient debris dating back to the creation of our solar system collide with ...

One of the brightest stars in the central North Island’s pre-dawn sky led out this year’s Matariki observance day, marking the beginning of the Māori new year. The theme for the national celebration ...

Sharing the sounds, songs, and spirit of Māori culture, the New Zealand High Commission celebrated Matariki - the Māori New ...

On June 22, the moon, Venus and the Pleiades star cluster will form an extraordinary celestial triangle in the predawn sky ...

Look to the east before sunrise on June 22 to catch the delicate form of the crescent moon shining with Venus alongside the ...

From meteor showers to a "Planet Parade" and a couple of stunning full moons, plan your summer evenings around these 10 ...

Te Hira Henderson is curator Taonga Māori, MTG. Matariki/Pleiades, the door to the new year, its philosophy and inspiration, ...

This Sunday, June 22, offers a breathtaking sky show, with a stunning triangular alignment of the waning crescent moon, the ...