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

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.

Northern lights may be visible in these 7 US states (and maybe more) on Oct. 1
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Idaho as geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted to continue tonight.

NOAA's GOES-19 satellite captures rare view of the September partial solar eclipse from space
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
NOAA's GOES-19 satellite may have captured the first natural solar eclipse from space, with the moon's odd path explained by a spacecraft maneuver.

Annular solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The next solar eclipse will be on Feb. 17, 2026.

Where will the partial solar eclipse be visible Sept. 21?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The 'equinox eclipse' will bring up to 86% coverage across New Zealand, Antarctica and parts of the South Pacific.

Don't miss the partial solar eclipse Sept. 21! Where, when and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Here's what you need to know to make the most of the partial solar eclipse on Sept. 21, as the moon takes a 'bite' out of the sun.

What time is the partial solar eclipse Sept. 21?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Earth will see a deep partial solar eclipse on Sept. 21 — here's who can watch and when.

'We must replace this capability now': New NOAA satellite to replace aging space weather sentinels launches Sept. 23
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
After decades of relying on aging satellites, NOAA is launching a purpose-built eye on the sun.

Surprise solar storm sparks stunning auroras across the US (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
A hidden magnetic island inside a coronal hole unleashed a surprise G3 storm, sparking dazzling displays across the US.

Aurora alert! Butterfly-shaped 'hole' in sun's atmosphere could spark geomagnetic storm Sept. 13-14
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Forecasters warn of possible G2 geomagnetic storms as a colossal coronal hole sends solar wind racing our way.

Total lunar eclipse March 2026: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The next lunar eclipse will be overnight on March 2-4, 2026.

Total lunar eclipse will paint the full moon blood red for over 7 billion skywatchers tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The second total lunar eclipse of 2025 delivers a long, blood-red moon.

Where to see today's blood moon lunar eclipse
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The September 2025 total lunar eclipse will bring a blood-red moon to skies across Asia, Australia, Africa and Europe — if you know where to look.
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