Daisy Dobrijevic

Daisy Dobrijevic

Skywatching Editor

Daisy Dobrijevic joined Space.com in February 2022, having previously worked as a staff writer for All About Space magazine. She completed an editorial internship with BBC Sky at Night Magazine and worked at the National Space Centre, communicating space science to the public.

Daisy holds a PhD in plant physiology and a Master's in Environmental Science. Based in Nottingham, U.K., she covers all things space, with a special focus on solar activity and space weather. She also has a keen interest in astrotourism and is always on the lookout for the next northern lights adventure.

She will be a guest speaker aboard HX's Solar Eclipse Expedition in August 2026 and will join Hurtigruten as an onboard astronomer for a northern lights sailing in January 2027.

Latest articles by Daisy Dobrijevic

I thought my backyard had too much light pollution for astrophotography. This telescope proved me wrong

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Surrounded by streetlights and terraced houses, I never expected to capture detailed deep-space images from my backyard until I tried the Vaonis Vespera Pro telescope.

Astrophotography

Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Michigan and Maine tonight and over the weekend

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

A fast stream of solar wind could trigger G1 geomagnetic storm conditions overnight, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.

Auroras

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

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 2026.

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Aurora forecast May 14-17 - Prolonged geomagnetic activity could fuel northern lights this weekend

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Auroras
two panel image left shows the cme eruption billowing into space, right shows close up more detailed view of the plasma leaving the surface.

Sun unleashes colossal solar flare and coronal mass ejection, raising the chances of northern lights tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

An M5.7 solar flare triggered radio blackouts over the Atlantic.

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Auroras
snowy volcano with dark scars on the landscape

Satellite spies one of Russia's most active volcanoes melting snow from the inside out

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Fresh satellite images reveal volcanic heat melting snow around Russia's relentless Shiveluch volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula.

Earth

Don't miss the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, locations and tips

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of May 6.

Meteors & Meteor Showers

Watch the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026 online tonight with these livestreams

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Watch Eta Aquarid meteors streak across the sky live from observatories and sky cams around the world.

Meteors & Meteor Showers

Starlink satellite train: how to see and track it in the night sky

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Starlink satellites are visible from Earth, you just need to know when and where to look.

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rows of starlink satellites in the lower left portion of the image with Earth in the background and a slither of black space in the lower right side of the image.

Starlink satellites: Facts, tracking and impact on astronomy

By Tereza Pultarova last updated

Reference Starlink satellites have been developed by SpaceX to provide internet to remote locations. Here we explore the controversial megaconstellation in more detail.

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A castle ruin is in the foreground of the image with a subtle pink hued sky and a bright full moon.

Full moon calendar 2026: When to see the next full moon

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

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new moon illustration shows a very dimly lit moon against a black background.

New moon calendar 2026: When is the next new moon?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2025 guide.

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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 2026 — 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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aurora overhead known as a corona whereby huge green curtains of light stretch down from the sky during an intense northern lights show.

Aurora expert captures rare pulsating northern lights in remarkable detail: 'One of the most profound sightings of my career'

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

An unusually powerful pulsating aurora display lit up skies over Arctic Norway for nearly three hours during a colossal geomagnetic storm.

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Auroras
a close up view of the sun in space, a large fiery solar flare lifts off the sun in the upper right corner.

Sun unleashes 2 colossal X-flares within 7 hours of each other, knocking out radio signals on Earth

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The twin eruptions briefly disrupted radio signals across the dayside of Earth.

The Sun

Watch the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 online today with these free livestreams

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Catch Lyrid meteors live online with these stunning sky cams from around the world.

Meteors & Meteor Showers

Don't miss the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, location and tips

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of April 22, offering up a possible feast of impressive shooting stars and the occasional fireball.

Meteors & Meteor Showers

How to see the Lyrid meteor shower tonight: Where to look in the night sky

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The Lyrids are back! Here's where to look and how to spot these shooting stars.

Meteors & Meteor Showers

Northern lights could be visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Fast solar wind could spark geomagnetic storms tonight, pushing auroras into mid-latitudes.

Auroras
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 2026: 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.

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Earth Day 2026: Facts, history and ways to celebrate our planet

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference From its 1970 origins to a global movement, Earth Day 2026 highlights the power we all have to protect our planet.

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Graphic showing orion spacecraft landing during Artemis 1, the words artemis 2 landing day are in red and white and there is a live text box in top right corner.

Artemis 2 Splashdown: NASA hails Orion astronauts' return from moon

By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner, Daisy Dobrijevic, Brett Tingley, Monisha Ravisetti, Mike Wall last updated

Friday, April 10, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission.

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Artemis
laptop graphic showing the landing of an orion space capsule with red and white striped parachutes, it is heading for the ocean, during artemis 1 mission. A similar scene will play out today April 10 with return of Artemis 2.

Watch NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth live online today (April 10)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Live coverage of Artemis 2's splashdown begins this evening as four astronauts return from their historic 10-day mission around the moon.

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Artemis

Watch Artemis 2 race back to Earth in this telescope livestream tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

A Virtual Telescope Project livestream will track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft as it races back toward Earth. Here's how to watch it live.

Artemis

'Unreal' solar eclipse: Artemis 2 crew just saw one of the rarest sights in spaceflight history

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Artemis 2 astronauts witness a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon during their historic lunar flyby.

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