
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

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.

Rare double solar blast unleashes 2 CMEs towards Earth — auroras possible April 16
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Double solar eruptions could spark G2 geomagnetic storms and auroras above northern U.S. states on April 16. Keep your eyes on the skies!

Lyrid meteor shower 2025: When, where & how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The best time to view the Lyrids this year will be early morning on April 22.

April's Full Pink Moon captivates skywatchers worldwide with dazzling 'micromoon' show (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Skywatchers around the world turned their heads — and lenses to the skies to capture the beauty of April’s full Pink Moon — 2025's only micromoon.

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.

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.

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.

I’m headed to STARMUS La Palma 2025, where curious minds will gather under one of the darkest skies on Earth
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
STARMUS La Palma 2025 is set to unite space, science and stargazing with presentations and concerts under some of the darkest skies in the world.

April's Full Pink Moon will rise as a 'micromoon' this weekend — what to expect from the smallest full moon of 2025
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Discover when, how and where to watch the smallest full moon of the year take center stage on April 12.

Newly discovered Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) captured in stunning photo blazing across UK skies
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The striking Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) photograph was captured by astrophotographer Josh Dury at 4:50 a.m. local time on April 9.

Area 51: What is it and what goes on there?
By Robert Lea last updated
Reference Area 51 is a U.S. military base that has become synonymous with tales of UFOs, government cover-ups and potentially testing alien technology.

Partial solar eclipse September 2025: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The next solar eclipse will be on Sept. 21, 2025.

Total lunar eclipse September 2025: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The next lunar eclipse will be overnight on Sept. 7-8, 2025.

New comet SWAN25F is turning heads — and telescopes — toward the morning sky
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The comet was first spotted by an amateur astronomer looking through SOHO spacecraft data.

The Fermi Paradox: Where are all the aliens?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Fermi Paradox seeks to answer the question of where the aliens are. After all, the universe is incredibly old, big and filled with potentially habitable planets.

How to debate a flat-Earther: Proven scientific arguments and strategies
By Paul Sutter last updated
Some people around the world believe our planet is flat. Here's the (surprising) truth about debating them.

Rare 'double sunrise' captured in Canada by intrepid solar eclipse chasers (photos)
By Jamie Carter published
Cloud-dodging eclipse chasers in New Brunswick and Québec, Canada, captured the solar horns, reflections and all kinds of weird views as the sun rose partially eclipsed.

Sun unleashes powerful M5.6 solar flare and Earth is in the firing line — are auroras incoming?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
After last week's explosive X-flare, sunspot AR4046 is at it again! Could this latest eruption bring stormy space weather to Earth?

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.

Partial solar eclipse delights skywatchers around the world (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The partial solar eclipse of March 2025 did not disappoint as observers turned their eyes and cameras to the sky.

Solar eclipse shines over Stonehenge in stunning photo from Astrophotographer Josh Dury
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
'Capturing the partial solar eclipse from the iconic landmark at Stonehenge was awe-inspiring in more ways than one'

When is the next solar eclipse?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Our solar eclipse guide will help you plan how to see the next solar eclipse.

What is a solar eclipse?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference A solar eclipse occurs when the moon positions itself between Earth and the sun, casting a shadow over Earth. We explore the type of solar eclipses here.
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