This week we’re looking up — because Australia is about to witness two spectacular sky events.

Astronomer David Reneke joins us to unpack a rare planetary line-up on February 28, when Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will appear stretched across the evening sky in a striking “planet parade.” What does alignment really mean? Are the planets actually close together? And why have these events sparked anxiety throughout history?

Then we turn to March 3–4, when a total lunar eclipse — the so-called “blood moon” — will glow deep red above Australia. David explains the precise celestial geometry behind the colour change, why it’s completely safe to watch, and what makes this particular eclipse such a shared national moment.

Two events. One week. No omens — just remarkable orbital mechanics and a reminder that we live in a busy, beautifully predictable solar system.

Step outside, look up, and listen in.

This week we&rsquo;re looking up &mdash; because Australia is about to witness two spectacular sky events.
Astronomer David Reneke joins us to unpack a rare planetary line-up on February 28, when Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will appear stretched across the evening sky in a striking &ldquo;planet parade.&rdquo; What does alignment really mean? Are the planets actually close together? And why have these events sparked anxiety throughout history?
Then we turn to March 3&ndash;4, when a total lunar eclipse &mdash; the so-called &ldquo;blood moon&rdquo; &mdash; will glow deep red above Australia. David explains the precise celestial geometry behind the colour change, why it&rsquo;s completely safe to watch, and what makes this particular eclipse such a shared national moment.
Two events. One week. No omens &mdash; just remarkable orbital mechanics and a reminder that we live in a busy, beautifully predictable solar system.
Step outside, look up, and listen in.

Join Brent Bultitude every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.

Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Join&nbsp;Brent Bultitude&nbsp;every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.
Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

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Brent&rsquo;s Business background and personality are fundamental to asking the right people the right questions with interviews, the latest news, quizzes, music and your calls on 13 12 69. Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what&rsquo;s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.