Daisy Dobrijevic

Daisy Dobrijevic

Reference Writer

Daisy Dobrijevic joined Space.com in February 2022 as a reference writer 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.

Articles by: Daisy Dobrijevic

View of cosmic girl preparing to take off. The red and white plane is branded with Virgin Orbit logos.

In photos: Virgin Orbit's first UK launch from Spaceport Cornwall

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Virgin Orbit made spaceflight history despite its successful launch from Spaceport Cornwall. See some of the best photos from the event here.

Bright explosion off the surface of the sun spews plasma into space.

Solar flare hat trick: Sun unleashes another powerful X-flare in less than a week!

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The sun has fired off its third powerful X-class solar flare in less than a week, scoring an explosive hat trick.

A large bright eruption from the sun reaches out into space.

Previously hidden sunspot unleashes colossal X-class solar flare as it turns to face Earth

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

A newly emerged sunspot is making its presence known, unleashing a powerful X-class solar flare that triggered shortwave radio blackouts across the South Pacific.

A detail from a James Webb Space Telescope image of a protostar.

James Webb Space Telescope's best images of all time (gallery)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

We've rounded up the best James Webb Space Telescope images of all time in this awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping gallery. Which one is your favorite?

Graphic illustration showing a portion of Earth with a network connection grid joining points on the surface to illustrate a global connection network.

GPS: Everything you need to know about the space-based technology keeping us on track

By Mike Wall, Ailsa Harvey published

Reference We GPS all the time but how does it work and why was it invented? Here we explore this vital space-based technology.

Incredibly detailed photograph of the surface of the moon covered in craters of varying size.

Artemis 1's Orion spacecraft captures stunning photos of the moon during its closest approach

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Artemis 1's Orion spacecraft captured a series of detailed images of the moon during its the closest approach on Nov. 21.

rocket launch with bright orange engine flames as it soars into the dark sky.

Artemis 1 launch photos: Amazing views of NASA's moon rocket debut (gallery)

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

See the incredible launch photos of NASA's Artemis 1 mission, the agency's first big step to returning astronauts to the lunar surface.

Graphic illustration with "space calendar" in large blue neon letters and 2023 below it in smaller white letters. Below the title are four neon images depicting a meteor or comet, a telescope, a rocket launch and an astronaut's helmet. There is a starry background to the entire image.

Space calendar 2023: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2023 with our space calendar.

image of Earth's atmosphere appearing as thin blue line above Earth and the sun in the background

The Kármán Line: Where does space begin?

By Andrew May, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The Kármán line is the official boundary between the Earth’s atmosphere and outer space. But defining such a boundary can be tricky.

The Geminid meteor shower can produce over one hundred meteors per hour. In this photograph, the Geminid meteor shower is seen above the Kubuqi Desert of Inner Mongolia, China on Dec. 13, 2020.

Geminid meteor shower 2023: When, where & how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. Our guide tells you the best times and places to see the Geminids (no equipment necessary).

Lyrid meteors streak across the sky with silhouetted trees in the foreground and the milky way stretching across the night sky in the background

Lyrid meteor shower 2023: When, where & how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The 2023 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.

Phases of a lunar eclipse showing the moon turn progressively red.

Lunar eclipses 2023: When, where & how to see them

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference There are two lunar eclipses in 2023. Our guide tells you how you can see them and when the next lunar eclipse will occur.

red moon behind tall buildings during total lunar eclipse.

Last Blood Moon lunar eclipse until 2025 wows observers around the world (photos)

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The last lunar eclipse of 2022 (and the last Blood Moon until 2025) did not disappoint. Here we take a look at some of the photos and online reactions from around the world.

blue ribbon of light appearing over Abisko National Park, Sweden.

Mysterious blue 'aurora' over Lapland surprises skywatchers (photos)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

A strange blue aurora has been spotted in the skies over Abisko, Sweden. Could a Russian submarine be the culprit of the mysterious light show?

All About Space issue 136 cover

Unlock the secrets of the ice giants with All About Space magazine

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

All About Space issue 136 explores Neptune and Uranus like never before, taking a peek into the unknown. Explore the latest issue here.

several meteors streak across the star-studded sky leaving long white trails across the night sky above a vegetated terrain.

Leonid meteor shower 2023: When, where & how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The Leonid meteor shower is active between Nov. 3 and Dec. 2 and will peak on Nov. 17-18, producing up to 15 meteors per hour.

The sun appears to have a smiling face made from dark regions called coronal holes.

The sun's sinister 'smile' has Earth on solar storm watch this Halloween weekend

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The 'smiling' sun could unleash a trio of fast solar wind streams toward Earth which could trigger a minor geomagnetic storm.

With our solar eclipses 2023 guide you'll be able to plan your next sun-viewing venture and perhaps even catch an image like this. Here a series of "snapshots" shows the sun becoming increasingly obscured by the moon until the ring of fire forms around the moon during the annular solar eclipse.

Solar eclipses 2023: When, where & how to see them

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference Our solar eclipses 2023 guide will help you plan your next solar eclipse-watching venture.

Partially eclipsed sun shines next to the Taj Mahal.

The last solar eclipse of 2022 in pictures: Incredible photos from around the world

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The partial solar eclipse on Oct. 25 delighted skywatchers around the world with a stunning display. We have rounded up some of the best photos here.

Composite images from left to right are Ganymede, a large gray moon with bright white streaks on the surface. Callisto, a dark gray moon with bright specks across the surface. Io, is an orange/yellow moon covered in volcanoes. Europa, is a light gray moon with a distinct rusty red coloration across a large portion of the surface.

Jupiter's moons: Facts about the many moons of the Jovian system

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference Explore Jupiter's 57 official moons including the infamous Galilean satellites and the largest moon in the solar system, Ganymede.

The sun appears to have a "bite" take out of it during the partial solar eclipse.

The last solar eclipse of 2022 thrills skywatchers around the world

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The final solar eclipse of 2022 has put on quite the show for skywatchers around the world. See the first eclipse photos and social media reactions here.

Five of Saturn's moons from left to right are Janus, Pandora, Enceladus, Mimas and Rhea. Saturn is on the right.

Saturn's moons: Facts about the weird and wonderful satellites of the ringed planet

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference Explore all 63 of Saturn's verified moons, along with their names and discovery dates. Other moons await official confirmation of their discovery.

Illustration of how earthquakes are recorded using a seismograph. Oscillating black lines create a series of peaks and troughs on a piece of white paper.

Earthquakes: Facts about one of Earth's deadliest hazards

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference Earthquakes are one of Earth's biggest and deadliest natural disasters. Here we explore earthquakes in more detail while uncovering how and why they happen.

A person stands next to a small yellow tent and holds up a bright light to the sky. Meteors streak across the sky in the background.

Meteor showers 2023: Where, when and how to see them

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Our meteor showers 2023 calendar will tell you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.

A line of light stretches across a star-studded sky next to a little white lighthouse perched on the rocks.

Orionid meteor shower 2023: When, where & how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference The Orionid meteor shower peaks between Oct. 20 and Oct. 21 and is visible until early November. We explore the annual shower in more detail here.

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