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

Don't miss the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, locations and tips
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of May 6.

Watch the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026 online tonight with these livestreams
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
Watch Eta Aquarid meteors streak across the sky live from observatories and sky cams around the world.

Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026 — Where, when and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
Reference The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular "shooting stars" that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.

Aurora expert captures rare pulsating northern lights in remarkable detail: 'One of the most profound sightings of my career'
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
An unusually powerful pulsating aurora display lit up skies over Arctic Norway for nearly three hours during a colossal geomagnetic storm.

Sun unleashes 2 colossal X-flares within 7 hours of each other, knocking out radio signals on Earth
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
The twin eruptions briefly disrupted radio signals across the dayside of Earth.

Watch the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 online today with these free livestreams
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
Catch Lyrid meteors live online with these stunning sky cams from around the world.

Don't miss the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, location and tips
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of April 22, offering up a possible feast of impressive shooting stars and the occasional fireball.

How to see the Lyrid meteor shower tonight: Where to look in the night sky
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
The Lyrids are back! Here's where to look and how to spot these shooting stars.

Northern lights could be visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
Fast solar wind could spark geomagnetic storms tonight, pushing auroras into mid-latitudes.

Lyrid meteor shower 2026: When, where & how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
Reference The best time to view the Lyrids this year will be early morning on April 22.

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.
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