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

The Kármán Line: Where does space begin?
By Andrew May, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Kármán line is the official boundary between the Earth’s atmosphere and outer space. But defining such a boundary can be tricky.

Meteor showers and shooting stars: Formation and history
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through a trail of dust from asteroids or comets, the dust burns up in Earth's atmosphere resulting in shooting stars.

Last Blood Moon lunar eclipse until 2025 wows observers around the world (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The last lunar eclipse of 2022 (and the last Blood Moon until 2025) did not disappoint. Here we take a look at some of the photos and online reactions from around the world.

Mysterious blue 'aurora' over Lapland surprises skywatchers (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A strange blue aurora has been spotted in the skies over Abisko, Sweden. Could a Russian submarine be the culprit of the mysterious light show?

10 Earth impact craters you must see
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Earth impact craters are unique tourist destinations. Here are some striking craters you can visit in person or from the comfort of your home with Google Earth.

Unlock the secrets of the ice giants with All About Space magazine
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
All About Space issue 136 explores Neptune and Uranus like never before, taking a peek into the unknown. Explore the latest issue here.

Electrons: Facts about the negative subatomic particles
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles located in the outermost regions of atoms. They are about 1,800 times smaller than protons and neutrons.

The sun's sinister 'smile' has Earth on solar storm watch this Halloween weekend
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The 'smiling' sun could unleash a trio of fast solar wind streams toward Earth which could trigger a minor geomagnetic storm.

The last solar eclipse of 2022 in pictures: Incredible photos from around the world
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The partial solar eclipse on Oct. 25 delighted skywatchers around the world with a stunning display. We have rounded up some of the best photos here.

Io: A guide to Jupiter's volcanic moon
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Io is Jupiter's fifth moon and its third-largest. It is the most volcanically active body in the solar system.

The last solar eclipse of 2022 thrills skywatchers around the world
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The final solar eclipse of 2022 has put on quite the show for skywatchers around the world. See the first eclipse photos and social media reactions here.

NASA's DART asteroid-smashing mission: The ultimate guide
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference NASA's DART mission was the first to test asteroid deflection for planetary defense by smashing a spacecraft into an asteroid. Explore the mission here.

Explore the moon like never before with All About Space magazine
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
All About Space issue 135 takes an in-depth look at our lunar companion, from its formation and internal structure to past, present and future exploration. Explore the latest issue here.

International Observe the Moon Night 2022: Don't miss these livestreams and events tonight! (Oct. 1)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Celebrate "International Observe the Moon Night" 2022 on Saturday (Oct. 1) virtually with livestreams or in person at an event near you.

Voyager: 15 incredible images of our solar system captured by the twin probes (gallery)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference NASA's twin probes, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have been exploring the cosmos for 45 years. Here, we take a look at some of their best images.

Curiosity rover: 15 awe-inspiring photos of Mars (gallery)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
NASA's Curiosity rover continues to explore Mars, taking incredible photos as it goes. We take a look at some of its best images here.

Landsat: 20 remarkable photos of Earth (gallery)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Landsat 1 launched 50 years ago on July 23, 1972. We celebrate the work of Landsat with a gallery of some of the best images captured by the satellite fleet.

Planet Venus: 20 interesting facts about the scorching world
By Lee Cavendish published
Reference Venus is one of the weirdest planets in the solar system. We explore the scorching planet in more detail with 20 interesting facts about Venus.

Explore common space misconceptions with All About Space magazine
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
All About Space issue 134 debunks 20 myths about the universe from the color of the sun to the dark side of the moon. Explore the latest issue here.

Moon viewing guide: What to look for on the lunar surface
By All About Space magazine published
Reference Our ultimate guide to observing the moon will help you plan your next skywatching venture whether it be exploring the lunar seas or the many craters that blanket the landscape.

Voyager 1: Facts about Earth's farthest spacecraft
By Elizabeth Howell published
Reference Voyager 1 is the first spacecraft to travel beyond the solar system and enter interstellar space. The probe is still exploring the cosmos to this day.

Voyager 2: An iconic spacecraft that's still exploring 45 years on
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Reference Voyager 2 was the first of twin probes sent to explore our solar system. After reaching interstellar space in 2014 the probe continues to explore the cosmos.

The last supermoon of the year rises tonight: Watch it online for free
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Watch the last supermoon of the year rise over Rome with the Virtual Telescope Project's free livestream, which starts on Aug. 12 at 1:30 a.m. ET.