Articles by 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

Curiosity rover on the rusty red rugged surface of Mars covered with rocks and a hazy red sky.

Curiosity rover: The ultimate guide

By Elizabeth Howell, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 5 August 22

Reference NASA's Curiosity rover is still exploring the Martian surface and looking for signs of life on Mars. We explore the rover in more detail here.

Perseid meteor shower where meteors streak through the star-studded sky above wooden alpine cabins. The band of the Milky Way stretches across the sky in the center of the image.

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

By Sarah Lewin, Chelsea Gohd, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 19 December 22

Reference The Perseid meteor shower will peak between Aug. 11 and 12. Here we explore what the Perseids are, where they occur and how you can see them for yourself.

Starry Night graphic showing the location of Mars and Uranus in the night sky.

Use Mars to spot elusive Uranus on Sunday

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 30 July 22

Mars will begin to approach Uranus early Sunday morning (July 31). The pair will be close enough to share the same field of view as seen through binoculars.

Graphic from Starry Night software showing the location of the Aquarius constellation in the night sky.

The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower of 2022 is peaking now

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 29 July 22

The Delta Aquarrids meteor shower peaks tonight (July 29). The shower commonly generates about 15-20 meteors per hour and is best viewed around 3 a.m. local time.

Graphic from Starry night showing the location of the new moon just above the sun.

The July new moon provides dark skies tonight to see Jupiter, Mars and more

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 28 July 22

The moon officially reached new moon phase today (July 28), leaving dark skies perfect for stargazing ventures.

Pluto against the black background of space. The planet is a mix of colors from dark blood-red to white and a dusting of yellow at the top. In the lower right side of the image, the large white expanse of the Tombaugh Regio takes the shape of a heart.

Pluto: Everything you need to know about the dwarf planet

By Charles Q. Choi, Scott Dutfield published 28 July 22

Reference Pluto was once considered the ninth planet in the solar system, it was demoted in 2006 to dwarf planet status. We explore this icy body in more detail here.

Silhouette of a person looking at the sky that contains thin wispy clouds known as noctilucent clouds.

Noctilucent clouds: Everything you need to know about the rare 'night-shining' clouds

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 27 July 22

Reference Noctilucent clouds are the highest clouds in the atmosphere and are only visible under specific conditions. Here we explore the strange clouds in more detail.

Artist's illustration of Danuri beaming back signals to Earth. The satellite orbits above the surface of the moon and Earth is located in the background of the image against the black background of space.

Danuri: Facts about the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO)

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 4 January 23

Reference The Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) called Danuri is the Republic of Korea's first space mission that will travel beyond Earth's orbit and study the moon.

Starry Night graphic showing the placement of the moon above Venus before sunrise.

Spot Venus shine under the thin crescent moon on Tuesday

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 25 July 22

Before sunrise on Tuesday (July 26), Venus and the thin crescent moon will be close enough to share the same field of view through a pair of binoculars.

Jupiter against the black backdrop of space. Horizontal bands of orange, brown and beige cover the planet. Blue ribbons of light are auroras at the top of the planet and the Great Red Spot can be seen towards the lower right of the image as a rusty red circle.

Jupiter: A guide to the largest planet in the solar system

By Charles Q. Choi last updated 26 October 22

Reference Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system and has 79 moons. Learn more about the gas giant in our ultimate guide.

Starry Night graphic showing the location of the moon and Uranus in the night sky. A green circle surrounds them, it illustrates the view captured with a pair of binoculars.

Catch the moon pointing at Uranus on Friday

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 21 July 22

Early Friday morning the moon will be conveniently placed to guide you to Uranus. The pair will be close enough to share the same field of view in a pair of binoculars.

Graphic from Starry Night showing the moon and Mars close to each other in the south-eastern sky.

Catch the moon and Mars cozying up to each other on Thursday

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 20 July 22

In the early hours of Thursday (July 21) morning, the waning crescent moon will pass close to Mars. They will be close enough to share the view in binoculars.

A large fiery flare from the sun is hitting Earth.

The worst solar storms in history

By Tariq Malik published 20 July 22

Reference Earth is no stranger to the sun's wrath. From solar flares to coronal mass ejections, we take a look at some of the worst solar storms in history.

The false color image shows glaciers as bright blue and the mountains as green. The lower half of the image is covered in mountains and the top half is dominated by glaciers.

Landsat: 20 remarkable photos of Earth (gallery)

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 22 September 22

Reference Landsat 1 launched 50 years ago on July 23, 1972. We celebrate the work of Landsat with a gallery of some of the best images captured by the satellite fleet.

Night sky map shows illustrations of the moon and Jupiter close to each other.

See the moon swing past Jupiter in Tuesday morning's sky

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 18 July 22

See the moon approach Jupiter on Tuesday (July 19) between midnight and dawn. The duo will be close enough to share the view with a pair of binoculars.

graphic showing the moon and Saturn near to each other in night sky.

The moon begins its monthly planetary tour with Saturn on Friday

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 14 July 22

The moon commences its monthly tour of the planets by calling in on Saturn on Friday night. The duo will be close enough to share the view with a pair of binoculars.

Explore the Artemis program with All About Space magazine

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 14 July 22

All About Space issue 132 takes a detailed look at the ambitious Artemis program, explores dark energy and shines the spotlight on a potential solar system intruder.

A composite image of a bull elk is silhouetted against a full moon rise in Yellowstone National Park.

Supermoon alert: The biggest full moon of 2022 rises tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 13 July 22

July's full moon known as the 'Buck Moon' will rise tonight (July 13) above the eastern horizon. It will be the biggest supermoon of the year.

Save nearly $50 on the Twilight Imperium space board game this Amazon Prime Day

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 12 July 22

Deals Save nearly $50 on the Twilight Imperium space board game this Amazon Prime Day. The epic strategy game promises hours of fun and possible galactic domination.

Image of telescope against white background.

Save nearly $800 on this Celestron Advanced VX 700 telescope deal

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 14 July 22

Deals Save money on a Celestron Advanced VX 700 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope originally priced at $3,379.95 and now listed as $2,599.00 online at Walmart.

Graphic illustration showing the layers of Mars against the backdrop of space.

Mars: Everything you need to know about the Red Planet

By Charles Q. Choi last updated 29 November 22

Reference Mars, the fourth planet from the sun is famed for its rusty red appearance. Here we explore the Red Planet in more detail and see why scientists find it so intriguing.

Starry Night graphic showing the moon and Antares in close proximity.

Catch the moon shining next to the blood-red star Antares on Sunday

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 9 July 22

See the moon and Antares team up in the evening sky on Sunday (July 10). The duo will be close enough to see together through binoculars.

Starry Night graphic showing the location of the Golden Handle on the lunar surface

See the moon's 'Golden Handle' shine on Saturday

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 8 July 22

The moon's 'Golden Handle' is visible this Saturday (July 9). The striking feature is created when low-angled sunlight strikes the Montes Jura mountain range.

Mercury covered with craters against the black backdrop of space.

10 strange Mercury facts

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 7 July 22

Mercury is a rather weird planet that constantly intrigues scientists. Learn more about the planet closest to the sun with these 10 interesting facts.

Night sky with three bright stars in a triangle formation and the Milky Way galaxy stretching across the middle.

See the 'Summer Triangle' in the night sky this month

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 7 July 22

The stars of the Summer Triangle asterism — Vega, Deneb and Altair — will be well-placed throughout July, rising above the eastern horizon after dusk.

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