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

'We don't know how bad it could get': Are we ready for the worst space weather?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
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
By Charles Q. Choi last updated
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)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
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)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Solar material from the eruption will likely miss Earth.

What is dark matter?
By Nola Taylor Tillman last updated
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
By Vicky Stein, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
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
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
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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)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
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
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
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
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
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.

21 amazing dark sky reserves around the world
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
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?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
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)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
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
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
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
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
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)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
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.
Rare double solar blast unleashes 2 CMEs towards Earth — auroras possible April 16
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Double solar eruptions could spark G2 geomagnetic storms and auroras above northern U.S. states on April 16. Keep your eyes on the skies!

I’m headed to STARMUS La Palma 2025, where curious minds will gather under one of the darkest skies on Earth
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
STARMUS La Palma 2025 is set to unite space, science and stargazing with presentations and concerts under some of the darkest skies in the world.

April's Full Pink Moon will rise as a 'micromoon' this weekend — what to expect from the smallest full moon of 2025
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Discover when, how and where to watch the smallest full moon of the year take center stage on April 12.

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.
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