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

Solar eclipse viewing through history: A roundup of some of the best photos
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Solar eclipses have captivated humans for millennia. Here we look at iconic photos through the decades of people enjoying the celestial phenomenon.

Powerful solar flare eruption from 'sneaky' sunspot triggers widespread radio blackouts (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A solar flare erupted from the sun on March 10, causing widespread radio blackouts. The accompanying coronal mass ejection may trigger a geomagnetic storm on March 13.

1 month to go until the total solar eclipse 2024: Here's what you need to know
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
There is just one month to go until the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Here's how to make sure you are eclipse-ready.

Total solar eclipse 2024 maps of the 'path of totality'
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Plan your eclipse trip with these maps of the 2024 total solar eclipse's path of totality through Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.

Photographing the northern lights with the Sony A7R V
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
I tried the Sony A7R V camera and the FE 12-24mm f/4 G lens while hunting the northern lights in Sweden, here's what I found.

Immerse yourself in the total eclipse 2024 with 'The Eclipse App' from The Eclipse Company
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Plan your total solar eclipse viewing experience on April 8 with 'The Eclipse App' designed to make sure you're in the right place at the right time.

Why March is the best month to see the northern lights
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
According to scientists, March is the best month to see auroras due to heightened geomagnetic activity. We explore why this is the case and what we can expect this month.

Venus facts: Everything you need to know about the 2nd planet from the sun
By Charles Q. Choi, Chelsea Gohd last updated
Reference Uncover the mysteries of Venus, the solar system's scorching second planet from the sun, renowned for its intense heat and brightness.

I put Abisko's 'cloud-busting weapon' to the test during a Sweden northern lights adventure and was not disappointed
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
High in the Arctic Circle lies Abisko National Park, Sweden. The unique microclimate of the region means clear skies are more likely which is great news for those wishing to see the northern lights.

Watch a massive X-class solar flare explode from the sun on Feb. 9 (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The sun has just released a monstrous X-class solar flare in its most powerful eruption this year. Watch it erupt into space in an explosive outburst.

'Martian' sunspot 15 times wider than Earth could soon bombard us with solar flares (photo & video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
A sunspot so big it was seen from the surface of Mars last week has now turned to face Earth, bringing an increased chance of unsettled space weather with Earth in the firing line.

Powerful solar flare unleashes colossal plasma plume, sparks radio blackouts across South Pacific (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Watch the moment a huge plasma plume is hurled out from the sun during a powerful solar flare eruption, causing widespread radio blackouts in the South Pacific.

Solar maximum is coming, but we won't know it happened until 7 months after it's over
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Solar maximum could occur as early as mid-2024 but scientists will have to wait seven months after it has occurred to be able to declare it has taken place. Why?

Watch extremely rare 'aurora curls' ripple through the northern lights (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Watch the moment astrophotographer Jeff Dai captures Earth's magnetosphere 'ringing like a bell' during a dramatic northern lights display.

Goodbye sun: What it's like to experience the polar night along Norway's rugged coastline
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Find out what it's like to experience the polar night while hunting the northern lights along the Norwegian coast with Hurtigruten's Astronomy Voyage.

When is the Winter Solstice and what happens?
By Robert Lea last updated
Reference Winter Solstice has long marked a time of rebirth, behind it are fascinating astronomical events.

Black Moon: What is it and why does it occur?
By Joe Rao last updated
Reference A Black Moon is a rare occurrence. Here we explore what causes them and when the next one will happen.

What is a blood moon?
By Elizabeth Howell, Scott Dutfield last updated
Reference It may look spooky, but a blood moon is just a trick of the light. Here we explain this phenomenon and tell you how and where to see the next one.

Blue Moon: What is it and when is the next one?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference A Blue Moon is a rare occurrence that depends on the timings of full moons during the year. The moon is not blue during a Blue Moon.

Ursid meteor shower 2024: Everything you need to know
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Ursid meteor shower will peak on Dec. 22-23 and is active between Dec. 17-26. Our guide tells you how and where you can spot the Ursid display.

Leonid meteor shower 2024: When, where & how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Leonid meteor shower is active between Nov. 3 and Dec. 2 and will peak on Nov. 16, producing up to 15 meteors per hour.

Taurid meteor shower 2024: When, where & how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Taurid meteor shower is composed of two streams known as the Southern Taurids and the Northern Taurids. We explore this impressive shower in more detail here.

ULA's 1st Vulcan Centaur rocket launch looks spectacular in these photos and videos
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Relive ULA's Vulcan Centaur debut with these awesome photos. The mission sent the private Peregrine moon lander toward Earth's nearest neighbor.

Aurora hunting: What it's like to chase the northern lights along Norway's dramatic coastline
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
If you want to experience the northern lights there is no better way than with an incredible group of like-minded people aboard the Hurtigruten Coastal Express.