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 be a guest speaker aboard HX's Solar Eclipse Expedition in August 2026 and will join Hurtigruten as an onboard astronomer for a northern lights sailing in January 2027.
Latest articles by Daisy Dobrijevic

Earth Day 2026: Facts, history and ways to celebrate our planet
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference From its 1970 origins to a global movement, Earth Day 2026 highlights the power we all have to protect our planet.

Artemis 2 Splashdown: NASA hails Orion astronauts' return from moon
By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner, Daisy Dobrijevic, Brett Tingley, Monisha Ravisetti, Mike Wall last updated
Friday, April 10, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission.

Watch NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth live online today (April 10)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Live coverage of Artemis 2's splashdown begins this evening as four astronauts return from their historic 10-day mission around the moon.

Watch Artemis 2 race back to Earth in this telescope livestream tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A Virtual Telescope Project livestream will track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft as it races back toward Earth. Here's how to watch it live.

'Unreal' solar eclipse: Artemis 2 crew just saw one of the rarest sights in spaceflight history
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Artemis 2 astronauts witness a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon during their historic lunar flyby.

Best space pranks: From space apes to smuggled sandwiches
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Explore some of the best pranks carried out in space. From rogue gorillas to smuggled sandwiches, we discover the lighter side of space exploration.

Northern lights could be visible in 16 states tonight — best viewing times for March 31
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Wyoming tonight as Earth braces for impact from a speedy coronal mass ejection.

Powerful X-class solar flare triggers radio blackout ahead of Artemis 2 launch (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
An X1.4 solar flare triggered radio blackouts and launched a fast CME as NASA prepares for its Artemis 2 moon mission.

Northern lights dazzle worldwide as strong G3 geomagnetic storm sparks stunning show (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Powerful geomagnetic storms sent the northern lights dancing far beyond the poles, delivering a spectacular show across the world.

Northern lights may be visible in 18 states tonight and over the weekend
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois tonight and over the weekend as several coronal mass ejections and fast solar wind impact Earth.

Northern lights could get a boost from the spring equinox this weekend — here's why
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Incoming solar storms could spark auroras this weekend and thanks to the spring equinox, Earth is perfectly aligned to amplify the show.

Northern lights may be visible in 18 states March 19
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois tonight as several coronal mass ejections barrel toward Earth.

Aurora alert! Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Aurora chasers, keep your eyes on the skies over the coming days as several incoming coronal mass ejections could spark favorable conditions for widespread northern lights displays.

Northern lights may be visible in 9 US states March 13
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Maine tonight and tomorrow as a speedy solar wind stream is due to arrive.

Why March is the best month to see the northern lights
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Here we explain why March is one of the best months of the year to see the northern lights — and how the spring equinox boosts aurora activity.

What are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.

Lunar eclipse calendar 2026: When and where to see the next lunar eclipse
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The next lunar eclipse will be a deep partial lunar eclipse overnight Aug. 27-28, 2026.

Spectacular spiral galaxy revealed by James Webb Space Telescope | Space photo of the day for March 4, 2026
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The James Webb Space Telescope captured a stunning spiral galaxy 65 million light-years away, revealing glowing dust clouds and stellar nurseries.

Total lunar eclipse March 3 2026: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The next lunar eclipse will occur in the early hours of March 3, 2026, for observers in North America. We'll be updating this live blog as the event unfolds.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shines in new image | Space photo of the day for March 2, 2026
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The JUICE spacecraft captured its first detailed glimpse of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing a glowing coma and sweeping tail.

A total lunar eclipse will turn the full moon blood red for over 3 billion people tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Tonight's blood moon will be the last until New Year's Eve 2028-2029. So catch it if you can!

Where to see the total lunar eclipse in the early hours of March 3
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The March 2026 total lunar eclipse will bring a dramatic blood moon to skies across North America, Australia, New Zealand and eastern Asia — if you know where to look.

What time is the blood moon total lunar eclipse tonight?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red for billions across North America, Australia and East Asia.
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