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
Solar storm slams into Earth and sparks stunning northern lights display (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
A powerful solar storm triggered stunning aurora displays around the world. Here we take a look at some of the best photographs of the recent northern lights outburst.
What is the average temperature on Earth?
By Tim Sharp, Vicky Stein last updated
Reference Earth's global average surface temperature is approximately 59 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius). But it's on the rise.
Massive eruption on sun hurls coronal mass ejection toward Earth, auroras likely Sept. 19 (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A huge solar filament eruption has hurled a coronal mass ejection (CME) toward Earth. The CME is expected to hit Earth on Sept. 19 and may trigger extensive auroras.
Mars' atmosphere: Facts about composition and climate
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Mars' atmosphere is over 100 times thinner than Earth's and is primarily composed of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and argon gases.
Last super Blue Moon until 2037 lights up skies around the world (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The Super Blue Moon looks incredible in these photos from around the world. Here we've selected some of the best!
Watch the sun over the next 2 weeks to plan the ideal total eclipse 2024 viewing location
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Between Aug. 25 and Sept. 8, the sun will be in the same location as during the total eclipse on April 8, 2024 making it the perfect time to scout your viewing spot.
Google celebrates India's Chandrayaan-3 moon landing with adorable Doodle
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Google is celebrating India's successful moon landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission at the lunar south pole with a whimsical Google Doodle.
Aurora season has begun! Northern lights spotted in the Arctic Circle (photo)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The northern lights have been seen high in the Arctic Circle, indicating the start of the aurora season, which will become more apparent as we approach solar maximum.
China's space station, Tiangong: A complete guide
By Andrew Jones, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Tiangong is China's operational space station located in low Earth orbit. We explore the space station in more detail here.
Perseid meteor shower 2023 thrills stargazers around the world. See their amazing photos.
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Explore some of the best Perseid meteor shower 2023 photos from around the world. The prolific shower did not disappoint.
Mars: Everything you need to know about the Red Planet
By Charles Q. Choi last updated
Reference Mars, the fourth planet from the sun is famed for its rusty red appearance. Here we explore the Red Planet in more detail and see why scientists find it so intriguing.
How long does it take to get to the moon?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Here we explore how long it takes to get to the moon and the factors that affect the journey to our rocky companion.
Sturgeon supermoon lights up skies around the world (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Take a look at these stunning Full Sturgeon Moon photos from around the world. The first of two supermoons this month did not disappoint.
Comets: Everything you need to know about the 'dirty snowballs' of space
By Charles Q. Choi, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Comets are icy leftovers from the formation of the solar system. Explore these 'dirty snowballs' in more detail with our comet guide.
Wow! Rare rainbow contrails caught on camera (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A series of stunning rainbow contrails were captured by amateur photographer Soumyadeep Mukherjee over Kolkata, India.
Earth's atmosphere: Facts about our planet's protective blanket
By Tim Sharp, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Earth's atmosphere protects the planet and sustains life.
Sally Ride: First American woman in space
By Kim Ann Zimmermann last updated
Reference Sally Ride was the first American woman to go into space. She made two shuttle flights and later became a champion for science education and a role model for generations.
What are El Niño and La Niña and how do they affect Earth's weather?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Reference El Niño and La Niña significantly impact Earth's weather patterns. We explore the events in more detail here and take a look at how they impact Earth's weather.
White holes: What we know about black holes' neglected twins
By Charlie Wood last updated
Reference White holes are theoretical cosmic regions that are opposite to black holes. Just as nothing can escape a black hole, nothing can enter a white hole.
Watch the moon's shadow travel across North America during 2024's total solar eclipse (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
This flyover animation of the Great North American Solar Eclipse shows the path of the moon's shadow and where you need to be located to see the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
NASA's Artemis 2 mission: Everything you need to know
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Reference Artemis 2 is the second scheduled flight of the Artemis program and the first crewed Artemis mission that will send four astronauts around the moon.
Summer solstice 2023 marks longest day in the Northern Hemisphere as Earth's seasons change
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Summer in the Northern Hemisphere began on June 21 as the summer solstice 2023 occurred at 10:57 a.m. EDT (1457 GMT), marking the longest day of the year.
Saturn's moons: Facts about the weird and wonderful satellites of the ringed planet
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Saturn has the most moons of any other planet in the solar system. Here we explore some of the 146 moons that orbit the ringed planet.
Wow! Amazing video shows International Space Station crossing the sun during spacewalk
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Astrophotographer Thierry Legault captured the exact moment the International Space Station crossed in front of the sun while two NASA astronauts conducted a spacewalk.
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