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 (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.

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?

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"
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