Latest articles by Daisy Dobrijevic
Aurora alert: Severe geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Alabama and northern California tonight
Attention aurora chasers! Powerful geomagnetic storm conditions could trigger northern lights at mid-latitudes tonight as a coronal mass ejection impact is imminent.
Scientists capture never-before-seen plasma streams and bizarre 'raindrops' in sharpest-ever view of sun's outer atmosphere (video)
Using a newly developed adaptive optics system called Cona, scientists peered through Earth's turbulent air to reveal the sun's corona in astonishing clarity.
Photographer captures ghostly ripples over Colorado night sky. 'It is rare to see it directly overhead and moving like that' (photo)
Aaron Watson captured slightly more than he bargained for when setting up a timelapse to capture airglow and the Milky Way.
Venus, Saturn and the moon dazzle at dawn in 'romantic' photo from Chew Valley Lake (photo)
It was a race against the rising sun as astrophotographer Josh Dury captured a fleeting cosmic moment before dawn’s light washed the scene away.
Chinese rocket dumps fuel over US to paint colossal white streak in the sky (photos)
Skywatchers were left surprised, puzzled and awestruck by a mysterious streak of light slicing through the night sky.
No, solar storms didn't crash Spain's internet — but here's what they can do
'I think it is quite clear that space weather was not the cause of the dramatic power outage in Spain recently'
'We don't know how bad it could get': Are we ready for the worst space weather?
Space weather forecasting doesn't yet command the same resources as Earth weather forecasting, even though the stakes are growing.
Saturn: Everything you need to know about the sixth planet from the sun
Reference Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun and the second-largest planet in the solar system. We explore this gas giant in more detail here.
Strongest solar flare of 2025 erupts from sun, sparking radio blackouts across Europe, Asia and the Middle East (video)
X2.7-class eruption from sunspot AR4087 disrupts radio signals as the active region rotates toward Earth, raising the risk of more flares ahead.
Watch the sun unleash 600,000-mile-long eruption in fiery outburst (video)
Solar material from the eruption will likely miss Earth.
What is dark matter?
Reference Roughly 80% of the mass of the universe is made up of dark matter, a material that scientists cannot directly observe. So why do scientists think it dominates?
Special relativity explained: Einstein's mind-bending theory of space, time and light
Einstein's paper on special relativity revolutionized light, light speed, matter and energy with a deceptively simple equation.
I went to STARMUS La Palma for science and music — I came back in love
On a volcanic island under some of the darkest skies on Earth, I rediscovered the night sky and came home with a new view of our universe.
Sun unleashes jaw-dropping filament eruption — but Earth dodges the blast (photo)
GOES-19 satellite captures breathtaking footage as a towering solar filament erupts over the sun's eastern limb.
Northern lights (aurora borealis): What they are and how to see them
Reference The northern lights are one of the most mesmerizing natural wonders you can witness firsthand.
Solar system guide: Discover the order of planets and other amazing facts
Reference Explore the eight (or nine) planets of the solar system in order from nearest to the sun and discover the many wonders of our solar system along the way.
Earth Day: What is it and why does it matter?
Reference Earth Day highlights the actions we can take to address environmental problems.
21 amazing dark sky reserves around the world
Reference The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is working to preserve the night sky. Here's a look at its 21 certified dark sky reserves around the world.
When is the best time to see the Lyrid meteor shower 2025?
Find out the best time to view the Lyrid meteor shower 2025 to make the most of the springtime shooting stars.
Rare 'cannibal' solar eruption sparks severe geomagnetic storm and stunning auroras (photos)
The solar eruption set Earth's skies ablaze, with vibrant auroras visible across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Where to see the Lyrid meteor shower 2025: Top viewing tips
Here's how and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower in 2025, which is active between April 16-25 and peaks on April 22.
Aurora alert! Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight
Heads up aurora chasers! Powerful geomagnetic storm conditions could trigger northern lights at mid-latitudes overnight as a CME impact is detected and more could be on the way.
April's Full Pink Moon captivates skywatchers worldwide with dazzling 'micromoon' show (photos)
Skywatchers around the world turned their heads — and lenses to the skies to capture the beauty of April’s full Pink Moon — 2025's only micromoon.
