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

Newly discovered Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) captured in stunning photo blazing across UK skies
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The striking Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) photograph was captured by astrophotographer Josh Dury at 4:50 a.m. local time on April 9.

Area 51: What is it and what goes on there?
By Robert Lea last updated
Reference Area 51 is a U.S. military base that has become synonymous with tales of UFOs, government cover-ups and potentially testing alien technology.

New comet SWAN25F is turning heads — and telescopes — toward the morning sky
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The comet was first spotted by an amateur astronomer looking through SOHO spacecraft data.

The Fermi Paradox: Where are all the aliens?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Fermi Paradox seeks to answer the question of where the aliens are. After all, the universe is incredibly old, big and filled with potentially habitable planets.

How to debate a flat-Earther: Proven scientific arguments and strategies
By Paul Sutter last updated
Some people around the world believe our planet is flat. Here's the (surprising) truth about debating them.

Rare 'double sunrise' captured in Canada by intrepid solar eclipse chasers (photos)
By Jamie Carter published
Cloud-dodging eclipse chasers in New Brunswick and Québec, Canada, captured the solar horns, reflections and all kinds of weird views as the sun rose partially eclipsed.

Sun unleashes powerful M5.6 solar flare and Earth is in the firing line — are auroras incoming?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
After last week's explosive X-flare, sunspot AR4046 is at it again! Could this latest eruption bring stormy space weather to Earth?

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.

Partial solar eclipse delights skywatchers around the world (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The partial solar eclipse of March 2025 did not disappoint as observers turned their eyes and cameras to the sky.

Solar eclipse shines over Stonehenge in stunning photo from Astrophotographer Josh Dury
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
'Capturing the partial solar eclipse from the iconic landmark at Stonehenge was awe-inspiring in more ways than one'
Don't miss the partial solar eclipse today: Where, when and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Here's everything you need to know to make the most of the partial solar eclipse on March 29, as the moon takes a 'bite' out of the sun.

What time is the partial solar eclipse on March 29?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The moon will appear to take a "bite" out of the sun during a deep partial solar eclipse visible across eastern North America and Europe.

Partial solar eclipse 2025 livestreams: Where to watch online for free today (March 29)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Here's how to watch all the partial solar eclipse action unfold live online.
Surprise X-class solar flare from emerging sunspot triggers radio blackouts across the Americas
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
"Further strong activity is likely!"

Rare moonbow shines below total lunar eclipse in stunning photo: 'This is definitely the first time I've tried something like this, but will not be the last'
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
"The respective sizes of the two arcs also create a great symbolic representation of the difference in scale between what we experience and deal with as humans on Earth and the vastness and grandeur of the scale of space and our closest neighbor"

Aurora alert! Moderate geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho tonight (March 25)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Aurora chasers are on high alert for geomagnetic storm conditions overnight with northern lights possible at mid-latitudes.

1 week until the 1st solar eclipse of 2025. Here's what you need to know about the March 2025 partial solar eclipse
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
We don't have long to wait to see the moon take a "bite" out of the sun, we're ready… are you?

What are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.

Total lunar eclipse March 2025: Best photos of the "Blood Worm Moon"
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Relive the 2025 "Blood Worm Moon" total lunar eclipse with these breathtaking photos.

Saturn's moons: Facts about the weird and wonderful satellites of the ringed planet
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Saturn has the most moons of any other planet in the solar system. Here we explore some of the 274 moons that orbit the ringed planet.

A total lunar eclipse comes to North America tonight: Here's everything you need to know about the 'Blood Worm Moon'
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The moon will put on quite the show tonight; we've got everything to make sure you don't miss all the total lunar eclipse action.

Total lunar eclipse March 2025 livestreams: Where to watch the 'Blood Moon' online for free tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Here's how to watch all the total lunar eclipse action unfold live and online so you don't miss a second of the dramatic "Blood Moon" on March 13.

What time is the 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse March 13?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A dramatic total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red for millions across North America overnight on March 13-14. Here are the best times to watch the show unfold.
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