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

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Reference A Blue Moon is a rare occurrence that depends on the timings of full moons during the year. The moon is not blue during a Blue Moon.

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Reference Learn what makes a supermoon unique, how it impacts the moon's brightness, and when you can catch the next one in our ultimate supermoon guide.

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Reference Winter Solstice has long marked a time of rebirth, behind it are fascinating astronomical events.

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Reference Find out when you can catch the best meteor showers this year with our 2026 meteor shower calendar.

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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.

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A magical encounter in northern Finland blends ancient folklore, swirling auroras and an unexpectedly curious fox.

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Plan the ultimate aurora adventure with expert tips on where, when and how to see the northern lights.

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Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as incoming coronal mass ejections and high-speed solar winds could trigger geomagnetic storms tonight.

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The Hubble Telescope appears as a tiny silhouette during a perfectly timed solar transit captured from Puerto Rico.

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From volcanic landscapes to world-class observatories, a journey through the Canary Islands reveals a night sky unlike anything I'd seen before.

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Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection could disrupt Earth's magnetic field and trigger geomagnetic storm conditions.

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Reference The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Jan.3-4 and is active between Dec. 28 and Jan. 12. Our guide tells you how and where you can see the Quadrantid display.

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Fast solar wind and a possible glancing blow from a coronal mass ejection could spark auroras over Christmas.

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Early risers across North America and Europe may spot a bright, silent light gliding across the Christmas sky — and it just happens to coincide with an ISS flyby.

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Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Idaho as incoming speedy solar wind continues to buffet Earth's magnetic field.

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Today marks the shortest day and longest night of the year as the sun reaches its lowest point in the Northern Hemisphere sky.

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A photographer in Italy captured an ultra-rare ELVES and red sprite flashing above the Alps in a single breathtaking moment.

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic, Anthony Wood Last updated
Friday, Dec. 19, 2025: Your daily feed for the holiday flyby of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS by Earth.

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NASA JPL pinpoints the moment the interstellar visitor passes closest to our planet.

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The livestream will now begin Friday at 11 p.m. EST, Dec. 19 (0400 GMT on Dec. 20), weather permitting, after rain prevented a broadcast on Thursday night.

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The interstellar comet will pass safely by Earth, giving astronomers their best chance to study it up close.

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Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

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Reference Most asteroids orbit between Mars and Jupiter in the main asteroid belt. But some space rocks stray out of the main belt and threaten Earth.
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