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 join Hurtigruten as an onboard astronomer for a northern lights sailing in January 2027.

Latest articles by Daisy Dobrijevic

A star cluster seen up close, filling the view with thousands of stars. They are clearly divided between blue ones, which are scattered around the outskirts of the image but more towards the centre and are the majority in the bright core of the cluster, and yellow stars, which are present in the core but make up most of the cluster outside of that. A few orange stars are closer to us and appear noticeably larger.
Hubble Space Telescope reveals glittering stars with mysterious origins | Space photo of the day for Nov. 11, 2026

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

This dazzling collection of ancient stars could hold clues to the Milky Way's past.

Hubble Space Telescope
A NASA graphic showcasing the phases of the moon.
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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a small flying craft upper left and a large yellow cylinder on the right
Futuristic aircraft takes flight at NASA | Space photo of the day for Nov. 9, 2026

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

The future of flight meets space exploration as a futuristic electric aircraft hovers beside Blue Origin's massive New Glenn rocket stage.

Aerospace
new moon illustration shows a very dimly lit moon against a black background.
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 2026 guide.

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Northern lights could reach New York and Idaho this weekend as speedy solar wind races toward Earth

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

A colossal coronal hole on the sun is unleashing a stream of high-speed solar wind that could spark impressive auroras Nov. 6-8.

Auroras
You don't have to go to the moon to see Earth differently: Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover on what really matters

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

After a record-breaking journey around the moon, Artemis 2 astronaut Victor Glover explains why you don't need to travel into space to see Earth differently.

Artemis
Leonid meteor shower 2026 — When and how to see November's shooting stars

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The Leonid meteor shower peaks in November 2026. Here's when to watch, how many shooting stars to expect and how to give yourself the best chance of spotting them.

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A large bright streak of light across the star-studded background with the aurora borealis shining below as a ribbon of green light.
Taurid meteor shower 2026 — When, where and how to see blazing fireballs

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The Northern and Southern Taurid meteor showers bring slow-moving shooting stars and occasional brilliant fireballs to the night sky. Here's when and how to see them in 2026.

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shenlong spacecraft docked to a satellite inset image and in the background is a person looking up and pointing at a starry night sky.
Look up! China's mysterious space plane is visible over the US this week

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Early risers across the U.S. could catch a glimpse of China's mysterious Shenlong spacecraft with the naked eye.

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Stargazing
clouds of gas and dust look like a spooky jack-o'-lantern.
13 terrifyingly beautiful images from space to get you in the Halloween spirit

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Here are some of the most spine-chilling space photos to scare your pants off this Halloween.

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Astrophotography
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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background image close up of the moon with Earth in the background and the inset image is a man standing up talking into a microphone.
'Cabin leak suspected': Artemis II astronaut reveals how a warning nearly derailed NASA's epic moon mission

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

Victor Glover recalls how a suspected cabin leak warning came just 15 minutes before a crucial engine burn — and why receiving it just five minutes later could have changed everything.

Artemis
'Let's all choose to make tomorrow better', Artemis II astronauts honored with Stephen Hawking Medal at Starmus

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

The Artemis II crew have joined an impressive list of honourees, including Buzz Aldrin, Jane Goodall and David Attenborough.

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Artemis
7 best places to see the northern lights, according to an aurora chaser

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

Guide I've chased the northern lights across the Arctic. Here are seven destinations worth considering for your next aurora adventure.

Guide
Orionid meteor shower 2026 — How to see meteors from Halley's Comet this October

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The Orionids peak Oct. 21-22, 2026, bringing fast-moving meteors from Halley's Comet. Here's when and where to look.

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Northern lights possible across the US tonight and over the weekend as 4 CMEs head for Earth

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Multiple CMEs could give the northern lights a boost across the northern US from Oct. 9, with further geomagnetic activity possible into the weekend.

Auroras
G2 geomagnetic storm watch issued as CME heads for Earth — northern lights possible across northern US Oct. 8-9

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

NOAA has issued a G2 geomagnetic storm watch for Oct. 9 as the CME races toward Earth, potentially boosting the northern lights as low as Idaho and New York.

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Auroras
a thin crescent moon on the right and a bright point of light on the left - this is Jupiter
Jupiter is about to vanish behind the moon — here's when to look up tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

See Jupiter disappear behind the slender crescent moon before dawn on Oct. 6, in a rare lunar occultation visible across parts of North America.

Stargazing
3 panel image showing northern lights appearing very different. On the left they are curtains of green and pink, in the middle it is a ribbon of green and on the right it is appearing overhead as a vibrant green corona.
Northern lights (aurora borealis): What they are and how to see them

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference What causes the northern lights? Here's everything you need to know about the aurora borealis.

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A square blue image, with a little over half of Earth taking up most of the image. Earth looks like how we see the Moon when it is waxing or waning at just over a half-Moon. Because this is an ultraviolet image, Earth does not appear in its usual colours, but is light blue with a white ring. This ring is about a third of the size of the face of Earth that we see, and is quite swirly, like clouds or dye being mixed with water. The background of the image is dark blue, with some tiny white dots: these are stars. The stars are moving downwards, giving the impression that the satellite taking the footage is moving. Text at the top left says 'Smile UVI / 2026-07-24T00:00:00 UT' with the timestamp increasing from 00:00:00 to 00:59:08 throughout the GIF
Earth's hidden daytime auroras revealed from space | Space photo of the day for Oct. 2, 2026

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

This remarkable view of Earth shows the northern lights encircling Earth.

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Auroras
The moon cozies up to the 'Seven Sisters' Pleiades tonight — here's how to see the close encounter

By Jules-Pierre Malartre Published

See the waning gibbous moon meet the Pleiades star cluster and put your observing skills to the test.

Stargazing
Draconid meteors streak across the night sky. The Milky Way can also be seen stretching across the star-studded sky.
Draconid meteor shower 2026 — When, where and how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Good news! The Draconid meteor shower peaks under almost moonless skies on Oct. 8-9.

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three panel image showing three stunning views of the september full moon also known as the harvest moon. One the left is a close up view of an owl silhouetted against the bright moon, the middle is the moon rising over a castle on a hill and on the right a moon appears at the top of a road sign.
Stunning Harvest Moon serves up a treat for skywatchers worldwide (photos)

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

See stunning photos of September's Harvest Moon as it lights up skies around the world, delighting skywatchers from Hong Kong to San Francisco.

Stargazing
composite image showing a vast desert landscape covered in dark green flora and an inset image showing a small pink wildflower with antennas in the background.
Satellites spy rare explosion of color in Australian desert | Space photo of the day for Sept. 24, 2026

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

A spectacular wildflower bloom has transformed parts of Western Australia's normally arid landscape following months of unusually wet weather.

Earth
ribbons of green light with purple fringes fill the entire sky.
Aurora season is back! Pilot captures spectacular northern lights from 37,000 ft

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

The dazzling show comes as aurora season gets underway — and the sun's turbulent declining phase could mean we're in for a good one.

Auroras
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