
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.

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.

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.

A rare Black Moon rises with the sun tomorrow Here's what to expect
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
A Black Moon rises tomorrow (Aug. 23), though you won't see it. Its timing makes it a rare lunar event.

Watch 2 fiery blasts erupt from the sun — is Earth in the danger zone? (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Two colossal plasma fountains tore away from the sun in a breathtaking double blast, one of the most impressive eruptions this solar cycle.

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

A partial solar eclipse is coming: 1 month until the moon takes a 'bite' out of the sun
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A deep partial solar eclipse will grace the Southern Hemisphere on Sept. 21, 2025, with the best views from remote seas and New Zealand's dawn skies.

What is a blood moon?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference A blood moon, or total lunar eclipse, turns the moon red — here's what causes it and when to see the next one

Sirius: The brightest star in Earth's night sky
By Elizabeth Howell, Ailsa Harvey last updated
Reference Discover Sirius, the Dog Star, the brightest star in the night sky and learn how to spot it, its history, and why astronomers study it.

Northern lights may be visible in these 10 states overnight Aug. 19-20
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Washington as an incoming speedy solar wind could spark geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.

I tried to image the Veil Nebula but accidentally got an 'Alien' Xenomorph (photo)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
As 'Alien: Earth' hits screens, the night sky delivers a cameo from the franchise's iconic villain.

Hidden fault beneath Canada could trigger massive earthquake after 12,000 years of silence
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Advanced satellite and lidar mapping has uncovered signs that the Tintina fault in Canada's Yukon may be primed for a powerful earthquake.

NASA's Perseverance rover spies mysterious 'helmet' on Mars (photo)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The medieval-looking "helmet" is the latest addition to Mars' gallery of odd-shaped rocks.

1 year until the total solar eclipse 2026: Here's what you need to know
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
With just one year until the total solar eclipse of 2026, we take a look at everything you need to know for the ultimate eclipse adventure.

Lunar eclipse calendar 2025: When and where to see the blood moons this year
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference There are two lunar eclipses in 2025. Our guide tells you how you can see them and when the next lunar eclipse will occur.

Don't miss Perseid meteor shower 2025 peak Aug. 12-13: Here's what you need to know
By Anthony Wood published
The Perseid meteor shower takes place each year as Earth travels through the debris shed by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.

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.

What time is the August full moon?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The full moon rises on Aug. 9; here are the best times to view the Sturgeon Moon.

Northern lights may be visible in these 18 states Aug. 8-9
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming solar storm could spark geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.

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

A blood moon is coming: Here's what you need to know about the total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Start preparing now to catch next month's dramatic total lunar eclipse.

Solar eruption from Earth-facing sunspot could trigger northern lights Aug. 8 (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The M4.4 solar flare unleashed a coronal mass ejection (CME) into space — and Earth might just receive a glancing blow.

3 powerful solar flares erupt in less than 24 hours, ending weeks of calm on the sun (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Space weather forecasters are watching for faint CMEs that could reach Earth later this week.
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!