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 rich tapestry of orange and red hues, with swirling clouds of gas and dust. A bright blue hue shines at the center and the entire scene is full of stars.

Astrophotographer captures the Running Chicken Nebula in impeccable detail

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Check out this incredibly detailed image of the Running Chicken Nebula — IC 2944 — captured by astrophotographer Rod Prazeres.

Astrophotography
gif animation of the sun showing four bright sparks of light coming from the surface.

Watch 4 solar flares erupt from the sun at nearly the same time in extremely rare event (video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The quadruple eruption was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.

The Sun
a series of eclipse images from partial eclipse to totality and then back to partial.

14 of the best total solar eclipse 2024 photos from our readers

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Here we look at the best photo of the total solar eclipse sent to us by our readers. From diamond rings to exquisite close-ups, we have it all and more!

Eclipses
earth day graphic illustration showing the Earth in the center surrounded by trees and a heart shaped cloud in the middle.

Earth Day: What is it and why does it matter?

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

Reference Earth Day occurs annually on April, 22. It began in 1970 and celebrates the environmental diversity of Earth and highlights ways of protecting it.

Reference
a man wearing eclipse glasses and a hat, he is smiling.

Eclipse expert Jamie Carter wins media award for extensive solar eclipse coverage

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

We spoke to Jamie Carter about winning the award and his plans for future solar eclipses.

Eclipses
gif animation showing comet 12P/Pons-Brooks shining brightly near Jupiter in the video when a large cme eruption is released from the sun.

Watch 'Devil Comet' approach the sun during explosive coronal mass ejection (video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

This NASA space-based observatory video shows 'Devil Comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks passing past bright Jupiter while the sun explodes in the distance.

Comets
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks with a glowing green nucleus and long tail streaking behind against a background of stars.

'Devil Comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks is heading for the sun. Will it survive?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

'Devil Comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks is hurtling toward the sun where it will make its closest approach on April 21. We take a look at whether this celestial vagabond will survive.

Comets
Lyrid meteor shower streaks across the sky with silhouetted trees in the foreground and the milky way stretching across the night sky in the background

Lyrid meteor shower 2024: When, where & how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The 2024 Lyrid meteor shower will occur between April 16-25 and peak on the night of April 22. A typical shower displays between five and 20 meteors per hour.

Reference
A cloudy sky above a stage and crowd.

Totality was a total bust for me — but not for the reason you may think

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

My total solar eclipse 2024 experience could have been better. Though I was clouded out, it wasn't the worst thing to happen that day.

Eclipses
The sun reaches totality during the eclipse on April 08, 2024 in Houlton, Maine. Millions of people have flocked to areas across North America that are in the "path of totality" in order to experience a total solar eclipse. During the event, the moon will pass in between the sun and the Earth, appearing to block the sun.

Total solar eclipse 2024 thrills millions across North America (video, photos)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The total solar eclipse of 2024 thrilled millions of people who turned up to watch the celestial event unfold across North America.

Eclipses
The first region to experience totality during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, is Mazatlan, Mexico. Here, the moon is seen covering the sun at around 11:10 local time (14:10 EDT/18:10 GMT).

Total solar eclipse 2024 has begun and here are the first views!

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

This year's first solar eclipse, the total solar eclipse 2024 has officially begun!

Eclipses
total solar eclipse gif animation on a computer screen graphic.

Total solar eclipse 2024: How and where to watch online for free TODAY

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America. You can watch the action unfold live here.

Eclipses
The whitish hair-like structure around the Sun is called the "Corona", and can only be seen and photographed during the moment of totality, when the Sun is completely hidden by the Moon. -

The total solar eclipse 2024 is happening today! Here's what you need to know

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

A total solar eclipse will be visible across North America on April 8 and millions are ready to watch.

Eclipses
A graphic illustration showing an image of a total solar eclipse with a moving clock face on the inside.

What time is the total solar eclipse on April 8?

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

A total solar eclipse will be visible across North America on April 8. Here we look at what time the eclipse will start and where it can be seen.

Eclipses
A gorilla appears to climb out of a cargo back on the International Space Station.

Best space pranks: From space apes to smuggled sandwiches

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Explore some of the best pranks carried out in space. From rogue gorillas to smuggled sandwiches, we discover the lighter side of space exploration.

Entertainment
n event immediately preceding both ends of totality. Baily's Beads is a phenomenon in which the Sun's light passes through the mountains on the moon leading to the "beads" on the edge of the Moon's shadow. The Chromosphere is also quite visible in this shot.

The 2024 total solar eclipse is 1 week away. Here's what you need to know.

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

With just one week until a total solar eclipse is visible across North America here's what you need to know for a memorable experience.

Eclipses
A woman observes the total solar eclipse with solar eclipse glasses at the Times Square in New York City, United States on August 21, 2017.

NASA is holding a total eclipse 2024 briefing today. Here's how to watch it live

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Watch NASA's total eclipse 2024 briefing live and learn about the scientific and transportation plans for the eclipse.

Eclipses
When sunspots erupt at nearly the same time, it could be something known ast "sympathetic solar flares." A double eruption from sunpots AR3616 and AR23614 on March 23, 2024 may be an example of it. One of the flares was an X1-class flare and was captured in multiple wavelengths by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.

Strongest solar storm since 2017 hits Earth but leaves aurora chasers in the dark

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Earth just experienced the strongest solar storm since September 2017. It opened a crack in our planet's magnetosphere but failed to spark impressive auroras. Why?

The Sun
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks appears as a green streak in the sky above a single silhouetted tree

Amazing photos of 'horned' comet 12P/Pons-Brooks from around the world

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Take a look at some of the best 'horned' comet 12P/Pons-Brooks photos from around the world.

Stargazing
Rochester skyline showing trees and shrubs in the foreground, a waterfall in the center and tall buildings in the background.

Why I'm going to Rochester NY to see my 1st-ever total solar eclipse

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Here's why I am heading to Rochester, NY, to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Visitors can expect a fun-filled few days at the ROC the Eclipse Festival.

Eclipses
A group of ten nurses wearing their uniform and round dark glasses all smile and look up to the sky.

Solar eclipse viewing through history: A roundup of some of the best photos

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Solar eclipses have captivated humans for millennia. Here we look at iconic photos through the decades of people enjoying the celestial phenomenon.

Eclipses
solar flare eruption on march 10 shows a bright spark of light erupt from the sun.

Powerful solar flare eruption from 'sneaky' sunspot triggers widespread radio blackouts (video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

A solar flare erupted from the sun on March 10, causing widespread radio blackouts. The accompanying coronal mass ejection may trigger a geomagnetic storm on March 13.

The Sun
Lens flare on eclipse changing to total solar eclipse as the moon blocks out the sun, a similar scene will play out on April 8.

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

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

There is just one month to go until the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Here's how to make sure you are eclipse-ready.

Eclipses
Graphic showing the path of the total solar eclipse across northern america.

Total solar eclipse 2024 maps of the 'path of totality'

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Plan your eclipse trip with these maps of the 2024 total solar eclipse's path of totality through Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.

Eclipses
northern lights appear as green ribbons of light across the sky with a snowy mountain below.

Photographing the northern lights with the Sony A7R V

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

I tried the Sony A7R V camera and the FE 12-24mm f/4 G lens while hunting the northern lights in Sweden, here's what I found.

Stargazing
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