Daisy Dobrijevic

Daisy Dobrijevic

Reference Editor

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

a comet soars through the sky with a long white tail. the early morning sky is awash with color, with vivid hues of orange, red and purple.

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS wows skywatchers around the world and astronauts in space (photos, video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is lighting up skies around the world. We take a look at some of the best photos taken from the ground and from space.

Stargazing
graphic illustration of a laptop with the comet livestream poster on the screen.

Watch spectacular Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS rise during the early hours of Sept. 28 with this free livestream

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will reach perihelion — and if it survives its close call with the sun, we may be in for a real treat.

Comets
A red sunset sky with an annular solar eclipse "ring of fire" and silhouetted birds flying across in the foreground.

1 week until annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a dramatic 'ring of fire'

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

With just one week to go, the countdown to the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2 is on. We're ready, are you?

Eclipses
lunar eclipses are made up of several stages here they are arranged in a question mark shape.

What are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.

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full moon behind a large tower with people standing on a viewing platform at the top

Harvest Moon Supermoon lunar eclipse delights skywatchers worldwide (photos)

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Check out these incredible Harvest Moon Supermoon lunar eclipse photos from around the world. September's full moon did not disappoint.

Stargazing
Phases of a lunar eclipse showing the moon turn progressively red.

Lunar eclipses 2024: When, where & how to see them

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference There are two lunar eclipses in 2024. Our guide tells you how you can see them and when the next lunar eclipse will occur.

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a close up view of the moon during a partial lunar eclipse with a portion of the moon obscured by a dark shadow.

What time is the Harvest Moon Supermoon lunar eclipse tonight?

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The full moon of September will put on a dramatic show tonight, the exact timing of which will depend on your location.

Stargazing
a curtain of green light fills the sky, auroras dance across the sky with trees below.

Auroras galore! Severe geomagnetic storm sparks stunning northern lights across US (photos)

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The almost fully illuminated Harvest Moon was no match for the dazzling aurora display.

Aurora Borealis
a series of images of the moon becoming increasingly eclipsed by Earth's shadow.

Don't miss the Harvest Moon Supermoon lunar eclipse tonight! Here's what to expect

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

On Sept. 17, the full moon will put on a dazzling display. While appearing slightly larger-than-average as a "supermoon" it will also undergo a partial lunar eclipse.

Eclipses
Northern lights appear over a lake in Minnesota in a dark sky overhead shining rainbow of Aurora light with trees below.

Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights across US and Europe tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Northern lights could be visible over mid-latitudes across the US and Europe tonight, Sept. 16. A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.

Aurora Borealis
Long duration photograph of a space capsule in the lower right portion of the image and a blurred earth below with streaking lights.

NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore reports 'strange noise' coming from Boeing's Starliner spacecraft (video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The eerie sound was likened to a pulsing sonar-like ping.

Human Spaceflight
series of phases of the annular solar eclipse in 2023. A composite that records the sequence around mid-eclipse of the October 14, 2023 annular eclipse of the Sun. At this eclipse the Moon was near apogee so its disk was not large enough to completely cover the Sun's photosphere and create a total eclipse

1 month until the annular solar eclipse 2024: Here's what you need to know

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

With just one month to go until the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, here is everything you need to know to prepare for the dazzling spectacle, either in person or online.

Eclipses
ribbons and curtains of light in the sky colored green, purple and pink. There are snow-capped mountains below.

Aurora season is here: What to expect from the northern lights in 2024/25

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Here's what to expect from this aurora season and how to best prepare for your northern lights hunting experience.

Aurora Borealis
a comet on the right has a red/pink nucleus in the center and a glowing greeny blue coma which stretches out into a long tail to the right. The black eye galaxy shines bright but has a distinct dark patch covering one side of the galaxy center.

Astrophotographer captures Comet 13P/Olbers and the Black Eye Galaxy M64 in stunning detail (photo)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Astrophotographer Greg Meyer had just one hour to capture this iconic image of Comet 13P/Olbers and the Black Eye Galaxy (M64).

Stargazing
northern lights appears as vibrant pink and yellow orange curtains filling the sky.

Auroral substorm sparks stunning northern lights visible at mid-latitudes (photos)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

A moderate G2 geomagnetic storm sparked auroras at mid-latitudes, and we've rounded up some of the best northern lights photos here.

Aurora Borealis
graphic illustration of the solar system shows the sun in the center and a number of planets orbiting around it.

Solar system planets, order and formation: The ultimate guide

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.

Reference
a detailed view of the moon with saturn passing behind it then reappearing.

Astrophotographer captures Saturn vanishing behind the moon in mesmerizing photo

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Check out this mesmerizing photo showing Saturn disappearing and then reappearing from behind the moon during the lunar occultation on Aug. 21.

Stargazing
a large bright full moon with a slight orange tint in the background and in front is the silhouette of a cable car.

Supermoon Blue Moon 2024: Top photos from around the world

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Check out some of the best Supermoon Blue Moon photos captured by skywatchers worldwide. The first of four supermoons this year put on quite the show.

Stargazing
a faint but colorful double rainbow rises out from the landscape into a cloudy sky.

Photographer captures rare double 'moonbow' ahead of Supermoon Blue Moon. 'It was a wonderful sight to behold!'

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Check out this remarkable double moonbow photo captured by photographer Aaron Watson the day before the Supermoon Blue Moon 2024.

Stargazing
Image of a full moon with a blue hue for artistic effect. The moon doesn't turn blue during a "Blue Moon".

Blue Moon: what is it and when is the next one?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference A Blue Moon is a rare occurrence that depends on the timings of full moons during the year. The moon is not blue during a Blue Moon.

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a view of the night sky with an old castle ruin in the foreground. There is a pink hue on the left which is the northern lights and lots of streaks of light which are the perseid meteor and toward the center right of the image is a long red glow which is known as a SAR arc.

'Once-in-a-lifetime' photo: Perseid meteors, northern lights and rare glowing arc shine over 11th-century castle

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The astonishing scene played out over an 11th Century Corfe Castle, U.K., overnight on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13.

Stargazing
the new york city skyline below and a huge supermoon shining above, it is slightly colored orange.

The Supermoon Blue Moon rises today. Here's what to expect

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Discover the August Supermoon Blue Moon. Learn what it is, when to see it, and what to expect from this stunning sight.

Stargazing
a large slightly orange moon rises behind thin wispy clouds with a mountain visible to the right, in the foreground is a large city with many old buildings.

Watch the Supermoon Blue Moon rise today with this free livestream

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Don't miss the stunning Supermoon Blue Moon rise above the sea in this free livestream, courtesy of the Virtual Telescope Project.

Stargazing
two large skyscrapers on either side of a large bright full moon - the supermoon blue moon.

Why is a 'once-in-a-decade' Supermoon Blue Moon happening twice in 2 years?

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Find out why the next Supermoon Blue Moon is happening on Aug. 19, 2024, but last year reports suggested it's happening in 2037. Both dates are correct.

Stargazing
a silhouette of a person standing next to a camera and looking at two bright points of light in the sky, the larger brighter one is Jupiter and the smaller redder one is Mars. A long Perseid meteor streaks through the sky to the right.

Astrophotographers capture rare Jupiter and Mars encounter (photos)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

On Aug. 14, Jupiter and Mars appeared closer together than they've been in over two years. Here are some of the best photos of this rare event.

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