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
![a bright orange sun peaks from behind the tip of a mountain and some clouds. Water below and blue sky above.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ncnb7cfh7JcZ7t7TYpttzf-320-80.jpg)
Chasing the midnight sun along Norway's arctic coastline
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Join me on an adventure along Norway's stunning coastline as I explore the strange phenomenon of the midnight sun, where the sun doesn't set below the horizon.
![graphic showing four moon phases side by side, the first on the left is the new moon on July 5, then the first quarter moon on July 13, then the full moon July 21 and the third quarter moon on July 27.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qHBrHj5VQAqPqciq3ZGvsW-320-80.jpg)
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024
By Tariq Malik last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.
![A graphic with black writing "annular solar eclipse" and red text "2024" written underneath. to the left is an ring of fire eclipsed sun and in the background is full of stars.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zokW3FLsJ6YWQrJEj9Xj4P-320-80.jpg)
Solar eclipse 2024: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the upcoming solar eclipses, including the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024.
![a large stage with various lights and fireworks exploding overhead.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wZoWZxEubVtmWHShjb95ZL-320-80.jpg)
Science and music festival Starmus 2025 will return to the Canary Islands
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Starmus 2025 will be held on the island of La Palma in April 2025. The festival will focus on the challenges of space debris and how light pollution is impacting our view of the night sky.
![rows of starlink satellites in the lower left portion of the image with Earth in the background and a slither of black space in the lower right side of the image.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sEoeyvUbZCESaRbMwNXGPi-320-80.jpg)
Starlink satellites: Facts, tracking and impact on astronomy
By Tereza Pultarova, Elizabeth Howell last updated
Reference Starlink satellites have been developed by SpaceX to provide internet to remote locations. Here we explore the controversial megaconstellation in more detail.
![track the iss from Earth, this Photograph shows two silhouettes standing looking up at the sky, the one on the right is pointing up at the white streak of light across the sky. The white streak is the ISS as it flies overhead. Stars can be seen in the background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BpeWH9TCj89ZX8ugzZY8m6-320-80.jpg)
Track the ISS: How and where to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Here's how to track the International Space Station (ISS) from Earth and see where it is right now.
![The image shows a sky full of shooting stars above a tree and a lone person.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ioozSoc4rmejFkDL5qSTMb-320-80.jpg)
Meteor showers 2024: When is the next one?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Our meteor showers 2024 calendar tells you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.
![close up view of the sun shows a large bright eruption at the edge of the sun.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xs9uo3ycqj55fibcBr6xnd-320-80.jpg)
It's back! Aurora-sparking sunspot returns for rare 3rd trip across the sun, firing off explosive solar flare (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The sunspot region responsible for May's epic solar storm and widespread auroras is returning for the third time.
![A castle ruin is in the foreground of the image with a subtle pink hued sky and a bright full moon.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tUrvomW3ZoGs6fHtcw5Rhn-320-80.jpg)
Full moon calendar 2024: When to see the next full moon
By Tariq Malik last updated
Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.
![view of the sun shining through hazy cloud with people in the foreground looking towards the sun, one person has both of their hands raised to the sky.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HyxDNfMyxD3qTrgLzPwHd5-320-80.jpg)
Summer solstice 2024 marks the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The summer solstice, also known as the June solstice arrives June 20 at 4:51 p.m. EDT (2051 GMT), marking the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.
![Image of the sun with a bar magnet graphic rotating in front of it](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JrsCfwuznpj7C6GMLQ4DUN-320-80.gif)
The sun's magnetic field is about to flip. Here's what to expect.
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
As we approach solar maximum, something strange is happening to the sun's magnetic field. We explore this flip in polarity in more detail and look at the effects it could have on Earth.
![new moon illustration shows a very dimly lit moon against a black background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dztGyajUjgmDjYYWa6YhFL-320-80.jpg)
New moon calendar 2024: When is the next new moon?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2024 guide.
![image showing multiple exposures of the sun as it dips close to the horizon and then begins to rise again, it is reflected on the water below.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ek9y5yc756m9RUKUhTpikm-320-80.jpg)
Midnight sun: What it is and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Experience the wonders of the midnight sun, a natural phenomenon where the sun never sets. Learn where you can witness this endless daylight and the science behind the strange phenomenon.
![Noctilucent clouds above a lake with a perseid meteor streaking through the sky.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A7wjpeBmfpFVQoWfJra63X-320-80.jpg)
Noctilucent clouds: A complete guide to the rare 'night-shining' clouds
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Noctilucent clouds are the highest clouds in the atmosphere and are only visible under specific conditions. Here we explore the strange clouds in more detail.
![a close up still image of the sun showing a huge fiery looking tendril lashing out from the sun.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5GvEkkGPD3DnZZxsioca3i-320-80.jpg)
Sun unleashes giant plasma plume and reels it back in apparent 'failed eruption' (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Watch the moment a huge plasma plume is fired out from the sun and then reeled back in during M-class solar flare eruption.
![close up image of the sun's surface shows huge fiery looking tendrils reaching out from the surface of the sun as giant loops of plasma frolic above the solar surface.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mbFB6i7aNQGMd8HNFsqCiP-320-80.jpg)
Astrophotographer captures stunning close-up views of sunspot region that spawned May's auroras
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Check out these incredible close-up views of emerging sunspot AR3697 as it turns to face Earth. The scenes were captured by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy from his backyard in Arizona.
![gif animation showing a bright solar flare erupting from the lower left region of the sun.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BbfKuS8o6aWfb8GZhuqakh-320-80.gif)
Double trouble: Sun unleashes 2 powerful X-class solar flares in 12 hours (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Two X-class solar flares erupted from the sun in less than 12 hours as a magnetically complex sunspot begins to face Earth.
![a beach scene at night where the silhouettes of people stand on the beach gazing up at the partly cloudy sky that is awash with pinks, purples, yellows and greens.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TPgV8x8hrhoazJPaPHH9PU-320-80.jpg)
Astrophoto of the month: Southern lights delight New Zealand beachgoers
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Take a look at the very best space photos submitted by Space.com readers, from our moon to deep space and everything in between!
![a bright white explosion of light erupts from the swirling surface of the sun in a green false-color image](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cgSRkqwh3wrihH5Zm5Ksod-320-80.jpg)
Massive sunspot responsible for May's epic auroras unleashes major X-class solar flare (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Sunspot region AR3697 has returned — unleashing yet another X-class solar flare. Watch it erupt from the sun's eastern limb here.
![NASA's James Webb Space Telescope in its deployed form as seen in an artist's illustration.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z8sf5yaERm5hCoeAaikmSX-320-80.jpg)
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission — Live updates
By Robert Lea published
Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
![sun setting above Stonehenge - a large circular stone monument](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QopLnwZhWCQiok9vxEcWq-320-80.jpg)
The summer solstice: What is it and when does it occur?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Here we explore when the summer solstice occurs and why.
![a huge fiery expulsion erupts from the sun. Large loops and swirls of bright light dance around the southeastern limb of the sun.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kGzZ77svBVVotBFcGrwinT-320-80.jpg)
Colossal X-class solar flare suggests return of sunspot group that fueled May's epic auroras (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
X-flare eruption hints at the return of the powerful sunspot group behind May's solar storms. Watch the solar eruption here.
![Starmus festival opening concert, Bratislava, Slovakia, 2024.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DYKXQNewi7ZmqrHwGqYXHL-320-80.jpg)
Starmus 2024: Scientists and musicians unite in Bratislava to celebrate planet Earth
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Here's what it was like to experience the Starmus Festival in Bratislava, where top scientists and musicians united to celebrate Earth with an overarching theme "The future of our home planet".