
Daisy Dobrijevic
Daisy Dobrijevic joined Space.com in February 2022 having previously worked for our sister publication All About Space magazine as a staff writer. Before joining us, Daisy completed an editorial internship with the BBC Sky at Night Magazine and worked at the National Space Centre in Leicester, U.K., where she enjoyed communicating space science to the public. In 2021, Daisy completed a PhD in plant physiology and also holds a Master's in Environmental Science, she is currently based in Nottingham, U.K. Daisy is passionate about all things space, with a penchant for solar activity and space weather. She has a strong interest in astrotourism and loves nothing more than a good northern lights chase!
Latest articles by Daisy Dobrijevic

Photographer captures ghostly ripples over Colorado night sky. 'It is rare to see it directly overhead and moving like that' (photo)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Aaron Watson captured slightly more than he bargained for when setting up a timelapse to capture airglow and the Milky Way.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025
By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Venus, Saturn and the moon dazzle at dawn in 'romantic' photo from Chew Valley Lake (photo)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
It was a race against the rising sun as astrophotographer Josh Dury captured a fleeting cosmic moment before dawn’s light washed the scene away.

Chinese rocket dumps fuel over US to paint colossal white streak in the sky (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Skywatchers were left surprised, puzzled and awestruck by a mysterious streak of light slicing through the night sky.

No, solar storms didn't crash Spain's internet — but here's what they can do
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
'I think it is quite clear that space weather was not the cause of the dramatic power outage in Spain recently'

'We don't know how bad it could get': Are we ready for the worst space weather?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Space weather forecasting doesn't yet command the same resources as Earth weather forecasting, even though the stakes are growing.

Saturn: Everything you need to know about the sixth planet from the sun
By Charles Q. Choi last updated
Reference Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun and the second-largest planet in the solar system. We explore this gas giant in more detail here.

Strongest solar flare of 2025 erupts from sun, sparking radio blackouts across Europe, Asia and the Middle East (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
X2.7-class eruption from sunspot AR4087 disrupts radio signals as the active region rotates toward Earth, raising the risk of more flares ahead.

Watch the sun unleash 600,000-mile-long eruption in fiery outburst (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Solar material from the eruption will likely miss Earth.

What is dark matter?
By Nola Taylor Tillman last updated
Reference Roughly 80% of the mass of the universe is made up of dark matter, a material that scientists cannot directly observe. So why do scientists think it dominates?

Full moon calendar 2025: When to see the next full moon
By Tariq Malik last updated
Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

Special relativity explained: Einstein's mind-bending theory of space, time and light
By Vicky Stein, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Einstein's paper on special relativity revolutionized light, light speed, matter and energy with a deceptively simple equation.

I went to STARMUS La Palma for science and music — I came back in love
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
On a volcanic island under some of the darkest skies on Earth, I rediscovered the night sky and came home with a new view of our universe.

Sun unleashes jaw-dropping filament eruption — but Earth dodges the blast (photo)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
GOES-19 satellite captures breathtaking footage as a towering solar filament erupts over the sun's eastern limb.

Northern lights (aurora borealis): What they are and how to see them
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The northern lights are one of the most mesmerizing natural wonders you can witness firsthand.

Solar system guide: Discover the order of planets and other amazing facts
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Explore the eight (or nine) planets of the solar system in order from nearest to the sun and discover the many wonders of our solar system along the way.

Meteor showers 2025: When, where and how to see the best 'shooting stars' of the year
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Our meteor showers 2025 calendar tells you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.

New moon calendar 2025: When is the next new moon?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2025 guide.

Earth Day: What is it and why does it matter?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Earth Day highlights the actions we can take to address environmental problems.

21 amazing dark sky reserves around the world
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Reference The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is working to preserve the night sky. Here's a look at its 21 certified dark sky reserves around the world.

When is the best time to see the Lyrid meteor shower 2025?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Find out the best time to view the Lyrid meteor shower 2025 to make the most of the springtime shooting stars.
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