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

Mercury covered with craters against the black backdrop of space.

10 strange Mercury facts

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

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

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

Artist's illustration showing Earth's magnetic field spreading into space.

Earth's magnetic field: Explained

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference Earth's magnetic field originates in the outer core and extends out into the magnetosphere — a region of space that helps protect Earth from space weather.

Wadi Rum is a dramatic Martian-like desert situated in South Jordan.

15 stunning places on Earth that look like they're from another planet

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Earth is home to some truly alien-looking landscapes. From ice caves to martian-red deserts, discover some of the strangest places Earth has to offer.

Artist's illustration of our solar system. It shows planets orbiting the sun and a large comet sweeping in from the top right corner.

Solar system planets, order and formation: A guide

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Explore the eight (or nine) planets of the solar system in order from nearest to the sun and discover the many wonders of our solar system along the way.

the sun appears as a dark spot with bright white light beaming out from behind. A series of phases surround the main eclipse image, showing the moon take a progressively bigger "bite" out of the sun.

What is a solar eclipse?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference A solar eclipse occurs when the moon positions itself between Earth and the sun, casting a shadow over Earth. We explore the type of solar eclipses here.

Starry Night graphic of Earth's orbit.

Aphelion 2022: Earth will be farthest from the sun on the Fourth of July

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Earth will be the farthest from the sun on Monday (July 4) as it reaches aphelion at 3 a.m. EDT (0700 GMT).

Graphic showing the moon just above the constellation Cancer.

Catch the moon basking in Earthshine this weekend

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

See the moon glow with Earthshine this weekend. The phenomenon occurs when sunlight is reflected off Earth and back toward the moon shortly after sunset.

Graphic showing Neptune's change of course as it moves across the night sky.

Planet Neptune will go into reverse as it moves in the sky on Tuesday

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Neptune will enter retrograde on Tuesday (June 28) and will appear to 'reverse its course' as it moves across the sky. Here's how to see it.

The Large Hadron Collider occupies a circular underground tunnel nearly 17 miles (27 kilometers) in circumference.

The Large Hadron Collider: Inside CERN's atom smasher

By Andrew May, Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference The Large Hadron Collider is the world's biggest particle accelerator. It's located at the European particle physics laboratory CERN, near Geneva, Switzerland.

Graphic showing the moon and Mercury close together in the predawn sky.

See the moon shine near Mercury before dawn on Monday as it concludes its planet tour

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The moon will pass close to Mercury in the predawn sky on Monday (June 27). Find out how and where to see this skywatching event.

Graphic showing Venus close to the slim crescent moon in the predawn sky.

Don't miss Venus meet the moon before dawn on Sunday in gorgeous photo opportunity

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

A gorgeous photo opportunity will greet skywatchers on Sunday (June 26) when the slim crescent moon meets Venus in the early morning sky.

Artist's illustration of a very active sun next to Earth.

Space weather: What is it and how is it predicted?

By Daisy Dobrijevic, Andrew May last updated

Reference Space weather refers to conditions in the region of space that is affected by the sun. It is tricky to predict and can wreak havoc on the technological world.

Graphic showing a line of planets and the moon across the predawn sky.

Rare alignment of 5 planets peaks Friday as crescent moon joins the parade

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

A rare planetary alignment will peak predawn on Friday (June 24) when the crescent moon joins the party. An alignment like this will not occur again until 2040.

Graphic showing where the moon will be located in the night sky with respect to Uranus on both June 24 and June 25.

See the moon 'jump' over Uranus in the predawn sky this week

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The moon will appear to hop over Uranus in the predawn sky as it continues its planetary tour. The event will occur between Friday (June 24) and Saturday (June 25).

Graphic showing Venus and the Pleiades sharing the same binocular field of view.

Spot Venus near the Pleiades in the predawn sky on Thursday

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Look up! Venus will pass the Pleiades in the predawn sky on Thursday. The encounter will be visible with a pair of binoculars.

A graphic showing the moon and Mars close together in the night sky.

The moon will swing by Mars early Wednesday morning as it continues its planetary tour

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The moon approaches Mars in the predawn sky on Wednesday (June 22). The pair will be visible in the same field of view using a pair of binoculars.

Artist's illustration showing solar wind particles flying through space.

Solar wind: What is it and how does it affect Earth?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Solar wind is composed of charged particles and the sun's magnetic field and is continually released from our star. Explore the phenomenon in more detail here.

Sun shining brightly through Stonehenge's standing stones.

Summer solstice 2022 marks the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere began today (June 21) as the summer solstice 2022 occurred at 5:14 a.m. EDT (0914 GMT), marking the longest day of the year.

Graphic showing the moon and Jupiter in close proximity in the night sky.

The moon will cozy up to Jupiter early Tuesday morning as it continues its planetary tour

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The moon will approach Jupiter in the early hours of Tuesday morning (June 21) on the summer solstice. The duo will be visible to the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars.

Graphic showing the moon and Vesta in close proximity to each other in the night sky.

Look up! See the moon shine near massive asteroid Vesta this weekend.

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The moon will pass main-belt asteroid Vesta this weekend. The pair will be visible to observers using a widefield telescope eyepiece.

Graphic showing the moon approaching Saturn in the predawn sky.

The moon begins monthly tour of planets early Saturday. First stop, Saturn!

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The moon will join Saturn in the predawn sky on Saturday (June 18). The pair will be visible to the naked eye and through a pair of binoculars.

Stack of magazine with the cover of the latest issue at the front.

The universe explained in All About Space magazine's latest issue

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Inside the latest issue of All About Space, you'll find the universe explained, how auroras form on other planets and the mystery of a 2,000-year-old calculator.

Illustration showing the location of Mercury in the pre-dawn sky.

See Mercury as it reaches 'greatest elongation' before dawn on Thursday

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Mercury will reveal itself at pre-dawn tomorrow (June 16) when the planet reaches greatest western elongation. Here's how to see it.

Orange sun with black sunspots on the surface.

Sunspots: What are they, and why do they occur?

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference Sunspots are cooler, planet-size regions of strong magnetic fields on the surface of the sun. Explore sunspots in more detail with our comprehensive guide.

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