Daisy Dobrijevic
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
Catch the moon and Mars cozying up to each other on Thursday
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
In the early hours of Thursday (July 21) morning, the waning crescent moon will pass close to Mars. They will be close enough to share the view in binoculars.
The worst solar storms in history
By Tariq Malik published
Reference Earth is no stranger to the sun's wrath. From solar flares to coronal mass ejections, we take a look at some of the worst solar storms in history.
See the moon swing past Jupiter in Tuesday morning's sky
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
See the moon approach Jupiter on Tuesday (July 19) between midnight and dawn. The duo will be close enough to share the view with a pair of binoculars.
Space weather: What is it and how is it predicted?
By Daisy Dobrijevic, Andrew May last updated
Reference Space weather refers to conditions in the region of space that is affected by the sun. It is tricky to predict and can wreak havoc on the technological world.
The moon begins its monthly planetary tour with Saturn on Friday
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The moon commences its monthly tour of the planets by calling in on Saturn on Friday night. The duo will be close enough to share the view with a pair of binoculars.
Save nearly $800 on this Celestron Advanced VX 700 telescope deal
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Deals Save money on a Celestron Advanced VX 700 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope originally priced at $3,379.95 and now listed as $2,599.00 online at Walmart.
Explore the Artemis program with All About Space magazine
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
All About Space issue 132 takes a detailed look at the ambitious Artemis program, explores dark energy and shines the spotlight on a potential solar system intruder.
Supermoon alert: The biggest full moon of 2022 rises tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
July's full moon known as the 'Buck Moon' will rise tonight (July 13) above the eastern horizon. It will be the biggest supermoon of the year.
Save nearly $50 on the Twilight Imperium space board game this Amazon Prime Day
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Deals Save nearly $50 on the Twilight Imperium space board game this Amazon Prime Day. The epic strategy game promises hours of fun and possible galactic domination.
Catch the moon shining next to the blood-red star Antares on Sunday
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
See the moon and Antares team up in the evening sky on Sunday (July 10). The duo will be close enough to see together through binoculars.
See the moon's 'Golden Handle' shine on Saturday
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The moon's 'Golden Handle' is visible this Saturday (July 9). The striking feature is created when low-angled sunlight strikes the Montes Jura mountain range.
10 strange Mercury facts
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Mercury is a rather weird planet that constantly intrigues scientists. Learn more about the planet closest to the sun with these 10 interesting facts.
See the 'Summer Triangle' in the night sky this month
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The stars of the Summer Triangle asterism — Vega, Deneb and Altair — will be well-placed throughout July, rising above the eastern horizon after dusk.
Solar flares: What are they and how do they affect Earth?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference There are five different types of solar flares. Discover what solar flares are, what causes them and the effects they have on Earth in our solar flare guide.
Solar wind: What is it and how does it affect Earth?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Solar wind is composed of charged particles and the sun's magnetic field and is continually released from our star. Explore the phenomenon in more detail here.
Earth's magnetic field: Explained
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Reference Earth's magnetic field originates in the outer core and extends out into the magnetosphere — a region of space that helps protect Earth from space weather.
15 stunning places on Earth that look like they're from another planet
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Earth is home to some truly alien-looking landscapes. From ice caves to martian-red deserts, discover some of the strangest places Earth has to offer.
Aphelion 2022: Earth will be farthest from the sun on the Fourth of July
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Earth will be the farthest from the sun on Monday (July 4) as it reaches aphelion at 3 a.m. EDT (0700 GMT).
Catch the moon basking in Earthshine this weekend
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
See the moon glow with Earthshine this weekend. The phenomenon occurs when sunlight is reflected off Earth and back toward the moon shortly after sunset.
See the moon shine near Mercury before dawn on Monday as it concludes its planet tour
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The moon will pass close to Mercury in the predawn sky on Monday (June 27). Find out how and where to see this skywatching event.
Planet Neptune will go into reverse as it moves in the sky on Tuesday
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Neptune will enter retrograde on Tuesday (June 28) and will appear to 'reverse its course' as it moves across the sky. Here's how to see it.
The Large Hadron Collider: Inside CERN's atom smasher
By Andrew May, Daisy Dobrijevic published
Reference The Large Hadron Collider is the world's biggest particle accelerator. It's located at the European particle physics laboratory CERN, near Geneva, Switzerland.
Don't miss Venus meet the moon before dawn on Sunday in gorgeous photo opportunity
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A gorgeous photo opportunity will greet skywatchers on Sunday (June 26) when the slim crescent moon meets Venus in the early morning sky.