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

Sun unleashes strongest solar flare of 2025, sparking radio blackouts across Africa and Europe
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The X5.1-class eruption from sunspot AR4274 is this year's most powerful solar flare and Earth is in the firing line.

Northern lights may be visible in 21 US states Nov. 11
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Indiana as two incoming coronal mass ejections could spark geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.

Aurora alert! Sun fires off 2 colossal X flares as multiple CMEs race toward Earth
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Geomagnetic storm conditions are possible Nov. 10 through Nov. 12.

Powerful geomagnetic storm sparks stunning northern lights across North America (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The storm hit earlier than predicted, surprising skywatchers with a delightful aurora show.

Northern lights may be visible in 10 US states on Nov. 7
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Michigan as geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted to continue tonight.

Surprise geomagnetic storm arrives early as NOAA warns more solar impacts are on their way today
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Northern lights danced overnight and more displays may follow tonight, as solar storms continue.

Astrophotographer captures fiery plasma dancing above the sun in stunning close-up video
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Astrophotographer Mark Johnstron captured a mesmerizing cloud of hydrogen plasma dancing above the sun's limb in this breathtaking video.

Sun unleashes 2 colossal X-class solar flares, knocking out radio signals across the Americas and Pacific
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The back-to-back eruptions caused radio blackouts across two hemispheres as the active sunspots turn to face Earth.

Watch the biggest and brightest full moon of 2025 shine today with this free supermoon livestream
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Don't miss 2025's closest full moon with this free livestream from Italy with the Virtual Telescope Project. The livestream will begin at 2 p.m. EST (1900 GMT)

Astronomer captures 2 meteors slamming into the moon (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The brief flashes were captured from Earth and could be from the Taurid meteor shower.

Taurid meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Taurid meteor shower is composed of two streams known as the Southern Taurids and the Northern Taurids. We explore this impressive shower in more detail here.
Spooky space: 12 haunting images of our cosmos
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
Here are some of the most spine-chilling space photos to scare your pants off this Halloween.

Northern lights may be visible in 10 US states Oct. 29
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Maine as geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted to continue tonight.

NASA spots a spooky face glowing on the sun just in time for Halloween (photo)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A haunting grin appeared on the sun as bright active regions and dark coronal holes combined to create a jack-o'-lantern face just in time for Halloween.

Watch comets Lemmon and SWAN make their closest approach to Earth on Oct. 24 (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The livestream is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. EDT (1730 GMT) on Oct. 24.

Northern lights may be visible in 15 US states Oct. 16
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Iowa as geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted for tonight.

Aurora alert! Several coronal mass ejections are racing toward Earth and could spark impressive northern lights this week
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Scientists say a train of CMEs could impact Earth's magnetic field Oct. 15–17, bringing a chance of northern lights across northern North America.

Colossal 'hole' in the sun could spark impressive auroras this weekend
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The sun's returning coronal hole could stir up geomagnetic storms and dazzling auroras under clear, dark skies this weekend.

Orionid meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Learn when, where, and how to see the Orionid meteor shower, peaking in late October this year.

What is quantum entanglement? The physics of 'spooky action at a distance' explained
By Jesse Emspak, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Quantum entanglement is one seriously long-distance relationship.

Watch the 1st supermoon of 2025 shine tonight with this free Harvest Moon livestream
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Tune in to see this year's first supermoon as it lights up the autumn sky above the Italian countryside.

Northern lights may get stronger within the next 2 years as the sun enters a turbulent decline with a 'last gasp' finale
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Auroras aren't over: the sun's decline brings more storms, and a 'last gasp' finale could light up skies in the next 2 years.

Northern lights may be visible in these 12 US states on Oct. 2
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted to continue tonight.
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