Latest articles by Daisy Dobrijevic
Track the ISS: How and where to see it
Reference Here's how to track the International Space Station (ISS) from Earth and see where it is right now.
It's back! Aurora-sparking sunspot returns for rare 3rd trip across the sun, firing off explosive solar flare (video)
The sunspot region responsible for May's epic solar storm and widespread auroras is returning for the third time.
Summer solstice 2024 marks the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere
The summer solstice, also known as the June solstice arrives June 20 at 4:51 p.m. EDT (2051 GMT), marking the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.
The sun's magnetic field is about to flip. Here's what to expect.
As we approach solar maximum, something strange is happening to the sun's magnetic field. We explore this flip in polarity in more detail and look at the effects it could have on Earth.
Midnight sun: What it is and how to see it
Experience the wonders of the midnight sun, a natural phenomenon where the sun never sets. Learn where you can witness this endless daylight and the science behind the strange phenomenon.
Noctilucent clouds: A complete guide to the rare 'night-shining' clouds
Reference Noctilucent clouds are the highest clouds in the atmosphere and are only visible under specific conditions. Here we explore the strange clouds in more detail.
Sun unleashes giant plasma plume and reels it back in apparent 'failed eruption' (video)
Watch the moment a huge plasma plume is fired out from the sun and then reeled back in during M-class solar flare eruption.
Astrophotographer captures stunning close-up views of sunspot region that spawned May's auroras
Check out these incredible close-up views of emerging sunspot AR3697 as it turns to face Earth. The scenes were captured by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy from his backyard in Arizona.
Double trouble: Sun unleashes 2 powerful X-class solar flares in 12 hours (video)
Two X-class solar flares erupted from the sun in less than 12 hours as a magnetically complex sunspot begins to face Earth.
Astrophoto of the month: Southern lights delight New Zealand beachgoers
Take a look at the very best space photos submitted by Space.com readers, from our moon to deep space and everything in between!
Massive sunspot responsible for May's epic auroras unleashes major X-class solar flare (video)
Sunspot region AR3697 has returned — unleashing yet another X-class solar flare. Watch it erupt from the sun's eastern limb here.
The summer solstice: What is it and when does it occur?
Reference The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Here we explore when the summer solstice occurs and why.
Colossal X-class solar flare suggests return of sunspot group that fueled May's epic auroras (video)
X-flare eruption hints at the return of the powerful sunspot group behind May's solar storms. Watch the solar eruption here.
Starmus 2024: Scientists and musicians unite in Bratislava to celebrate planet Earth
Here's what it was like to experience the Starmus Festival in Bratislava, where top scientists and musicians united to celebrate Earth with an overarching theme "The future of our home planet".
Sweden's Arctic spaceport moves one step closer to orbital launches
Swedish Space Corporation and Perigee Aerospace to launch satellites from Esrange Space Center, Sweden in 2025, with the Blue Whale 1 microlauncher.
May full moon 2024: See the Flower Moon blossom in gorgeous photos from around the world
Explore stunning photos of the May full moon captured by skywatchers from around the world.
Stephen Hawking Medal 2024 winners announced at star-studded Starmus VII festival
The four winners of the Stephen Hawking Medal 2024 were announced during a medal ceremony at Starmus VII science and music festival in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Jaw-dropping northern lights from massive solar flares amaze skywatchers around the world. 'We have a very rare event on our hands.' (photos)
An aurora show like no other is playing out in the night sky this weekend, spawned by intense solar storms that are painting the sky spectacular hues of pinks, purples and greens.
Science and music festival Starmus VII is about to rock Bratislava with a stellar lineup
The Starmus music and science festival heads to Bratislava, Slovakia for a multi-day event from May 12 to May 17. Here's what to expect.
Behemoth sunspot AR3664 unleashes its biggest solar flare yet, sparking radio blackouts on Earth (video)
Sunspot AR3664, over 15 Earths wide, has unleashed its most powerful solar flare yet. Watch it erupt from the sun in this awesome video.
Gargantuan sunspot 15-Earths wide erupts with another colossal X-class solar flare (video)
Earth is once again in the firing line.
Sun explodes in a flurry of powerful solar flares from hyperactive sunspots (video)
Watch the sun explode in a fury as it unleashes yet another barrage of solar flares, including two of the most powerful: X-class.
2 colossal solar flares explode from the sun and Earth is in the firing line (video)
Newly emerged sunspot fires off X-class and an M-class solar flares in relatively quick succession. Watch the striking video and read about the possible effects here.
