MATARIKI

Matariki is close at hand. The Seven Sisters (also known as the Pleiades star cluster) have reappeared in the night sky. If you happen to be up on a clear pre-dawn morning you can spot the Sisters low in the North-East sky.

Matariki falls on the day of the first New Moon after the Sisters return. This year Matariki is on Saturday the 4th of June.

You may be interested to know that Carter Observatory has teamed up with Capital E to celebrate Matariki this year. On Sunday the 5th of June Carter Observatory is hosting a Matariki Family Day. It looks like loads of fun. Children are free, Adults $18. Further information can be found at
http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2011/jun/wellington/capital-at-carter-matariki-family-day

Happy Matariki from everyone in Room 15!