Daisy Dobrijevic
Daisy Dobrijevic joined Space.com in February 2022 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. Daisy is passionate about all things space, with a penchant for solar activity and space weather. She has a strong interest in astrotourism and loves nothing more than a good northern lights chase!
Latest articles by Daisy Dobrijevic
Sun unleashes giant plasma plume and reels it back in apparent 'failed eruption' (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Watch the moment a huge plasma plume is fired out from the sun and then reeled back in during M-class solar flare eruption.
Astrophotographer captures stunning close-up views of sunspot region that spawned May's auroras
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Check out these incredible close-up views of emerging sunspot AR3697 as it turns to face Earth. The scenes were captured by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy from his backyard in Arizona.
Double trouble: Sun unleashes 2 powerful X-class solar flares in 12 hours (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Two X-class solar flares erupted from the sun in less than 12 hours as a magnetically complex sunspot begins to face Earth.
Astrophoto of the month: Southern lights delight New Zealand beachgoers
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Take a look at the very best space photos submitted by Space.com readers, from our moon to deep space and everything in between!
Massive sunspot responsible for May's epic auroras unleashes major X-class solar flare (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Sunspot region AR3697 has returned — unleashing yet another X-class solar flare. Watch it erupt from the sun's eastern limb here.
The summer solstice: What is it and when does it occur?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Here we explore when the summer solstice occurs and why.
Colossal X-class solar flare suggests return of sunspot group that fueled May's epic auroras (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
X-flare eruption hints at the return of the powerful sunspot group behind May's solar storms. Watch the solar eruption here.
Starmus 2024: Scientists and musicians unite in Bratislava to celebrate planet Earth
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Here's what it was like to experience the Starmus Festival in Bratislava, where top scientists and musicians united to celebrate Earth with an overarching theme "The future of our home planet".
Sweden's Arctic spaceport moves one step closer to orbital launches
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Swedish Space Corporation and Perigee Aerospace to launch satellites from Esrange Space Center, Sweden in 2025, with the Blue Whale 1 microlauncher.
May full moon 2024: See the Flower Moon blossom in gorgeous photos from around the world
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Explore stunning photos of the May full moon captured by skywatchers from around the world.
Stephen Hawking Medal 2024 winners announced at star-studded Starmus VII festival
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The four winners of the Stephen Hawking Medal 2024 were announced during a medal ceremony at Starmus VII science and music festival in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Jaw-dropping northern lights from massive solar flares amaze skywatchers around the world. 'We have a very rare event on our hands.' (photos)
By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic published
An aurora show like no other is playing out in the night sky this weekend, spawned by intense solar storms that are painting the sky spectacular hues of pinks, purples and greens.
Science and music festival Starmus VII is about to rock Bratislava with a stellar lineup
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The Starmus music and science festival heads to Bratislava, Slovakia for a multi-day event from May 12 to May 17. Here's what to expect.
Behemoth sunspot AR3664 unleashes its biggest solar flare yet, sparking radio blackouts on Earth (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Sunspot AR3664, over 15 Earths wide, has unleashed its most powerful solar flare yet. Watch it erupt from the sun in this awesome video.
Gargantuan sunspot 15-Earths wide erupts with another colossal X-class solar flare (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Earth is once again in the firing line.
Sun explodes in a flurry of powerful solar flares from hyperactive sunspots (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Watch the sun explode in a fury as it unleashes yet another barrage of solar flares, including two of the most powerful: X-class.
2 colossal solar flares explode from the sun and Earth is in the firing line (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Newly emerged sunspot fires off X-class and an M-class solar flares in relatively quick succession. Watch the striking video and read about the possible effects here.
Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2024: 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.
Solar maximum: What is it and when will it occur?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Reference Want to know more about solar maximum and how it affects us? Read our complete guide on what solar maximum is and when it might occur.
Sun unleashes near X-class solar flare: M9.5 eruption sparks radio blackouts across the Pacific (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Explore the impact of a near X-class solar flare, registering M9.5, as it disrupts radio signals across the Pacific. The eruption was sunspot AR3654's most powerful yet.
Astrophotographer captures the Running Chicken Nebula in impeccable detail
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Check out this incredibly detailed image of the Running Chicken Nebula — IC 2944 — captured by astrophotographer Rod Prazeres.
Watch 4 solar flares erupt from the sun at nearly the same time in extremely rare event (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The quadruple eruption was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.
14 of the best total solar eclipse 2024 photos from our readers
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Here we look at the best photo of the total solar eclipse sent to us by our readers. From diamond rings to exquisite close-ups, we have it all and more!
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