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 large bright white moon appears behind the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon where several large columns rise high up into the sky.

May full moon 2024: See the Flower Moon blossom in gorgeous photos from around the world

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Explore stunning photos of the May full moon captured by skywatchers from around the world.

The moon
green lasers shoot from a stage in front of thousands of people holding up phones to film it

Stephen Hawking Medal 2024 winners announced at star-studded Starmus VII festival

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

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.

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pink and purple northern lights over a tent that's lit from within in a campground

Jaw-dropping northern lights from massive solar flares amaze skywatchers around the world. 'We have a very rare event on our hands.' (photos)

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic published

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.

Aurora Borealis
full-disc view of earth against the blackness of space

Science and music festival Starmus VII is about to rock Bratislava with a stellar lineup

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

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.

Entertainment
X-class solar flare eruption on May 10.

Behemoth sunspot AR3664 unleashes its biggest solar flare yet, sparking radio blackouts on Earth (video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Sunspot AR3664, over 15 Earths wide, has unleashed its most powerful solar flare yet. Watch it erupt from the sun in this awesome video.

The Sun
graphic showing the huge sunspot on the surface on the sun with an inset image to the left showing the solar flare.

Gargantuan sunspot 15-Earths wide erupts with another colossal X-class solar flare (video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Earth is once again in the firing line.

The Sun
Two image still of the solar flares erupting from the surface of the sun. large bright eruptions are visible blasting off from the sun.

Sun explodes in a flurry of powerful solar flares from hyperactive sunspots (video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Watch the sun explode in a fury as it unleashes yet another barrage of solar flares, including two of the most powerful: X-class.

The Sun
two image stills of solar flares erupting from the surface of the sun. The X-flare is on the left and the M-flare is on the right.

2 colossal solar flares explode from the sun and Earth is in the firing line (video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

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.

The Sun
The Milky Way stretches across the sky and a bright Eta Aquarid meteor streaks across the center. Below is the top of Mount Bromo surrounded by clouds.

Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2024: Where, when and how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular "shooting stars" that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.

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A gif animation showing a bright spark of light emitted from the top right corner of the sun's disk. There is a white circle highlighting the active region.

Sun unleashes near X-class solar flare: M9.5 eruption sparks radio blackouts across the Pacific (video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Explore the impact of a near X-class solar flare, registering M9.5, as it disrupts radio signals across the Pacific. The eruption was sunspot AR3654's most powerful yet.

The Sun
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.

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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.

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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.

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