Latest articles by Daisy Dobrijevic
Asteroid belt — What it is, where it is and how it formed
Reference Most asteroids orbit between Mars and Jupiter in the main asteroid belt. But some space rocks stray out of the main belt and threaten Earth.
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
Aurora forecast for Dec. 15: Northern lights confined to high latitudes tonight
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.
When is the best time to watch the Geminid meteor shower tonight?
The Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight tonight. Here's when to look for the most shooting stars — and where to aim your gaze.
Night sky for tonight and the weekend: See the Geminid meteor shower peak overnight on Dec. 13-14
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
The summer solstice: What is it and when does it occur?
Reference The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Here we explore when the summer solstice occurs and why.
When is the winter solstice and what happens?
Reference Winter Solstice has long marked a time of rebirth, behind it are fascinating astronomical events.
New moon calendar 2025: When is the next new moon?
Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2025 guide.
Ursid meteor shower 2025: Everything you need to know
Reference This low-key meteor shower is well worth a watch.
Northern lights may be visible in 15 states Dec. 9
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as an incoming coronal mass ejection is expected to slam into Earth today.
Sun unleashes intense X-class solar flare, triggering radio blackouts across Australia
The powerful X1.1 solar flare from sunspot region 4298 sparked strong radio blackouts on the sunlit portion of Earth at the time of eruption.
Geminid meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to see one of the best meteor showers of the year
Reference The Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. Our guide tells you where and how to see them.
Full moon calendar 2026: When to see the next full moon
Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.
Northern lights may be visible in 15 states Dec. 3
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as a speedy solar wind and incoming coronal mass ejection are expected to buffet Earth's magnetic field.
Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare, knocking out radio signals across Australia
A powerful X1.9 solar flare from new sunspot AR4299 triggered strong radio blackouts, as giant sunspot AR4294 rotates into view with more activity likely.
Northern lights may be visible in 10 states on Nov. 27
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Idaho as a speedy solar wind continues to buffet Earth's magnetic field.
Photographer captures eerie red halo hovering over the Italian Alps in rare 'elve' sighting (photo)
High above a storm, a mysterious red ring appeared for a split second. Here's how one photographer captured the elusive "elve."
Earth just got hit by a stealth solar storm no one saw coming
The quiet arrival offers another indication that the sun is moving into the declining phase of its 11-year cycle.
Pilot captures jaw-dropping northern lights show from 36,000 feet (photos)
When a severe G4 geomagnetic storm hit, this Dreamliner pilot had the perfect front-row seat.
Is an aurora cruise worth it? I joined Hurtigruten's Signature Voyage to find out
Sailing through Arctic Norway under the aurora, this voyage redefines what cruising and chasing the northern lights can really be.
How the sun threatens your nuts: Inside the $100 million solar storm peanut problem
Solar storms don't just trigger impressive auroras; they can scramble the GPS systems U.S. farmers rely on.
Sun fires off 2nd-strongest flare of 2025, sparking radio blackouts across Africa
The eruption was accompanied by a CME, which is currently under analysis to assess whether any part of it is headed for Earth.
Northern lights may be visible in 10 states Nov. 13
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Maine as geomagnetic storm conditions could continue tonight.
