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 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".
![Done photo over launch site at SSC with added rocket launch animation. A snowy landscape filled with trees surrounds the snowy launch site.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9uTSrpDP79gbLEaSxAg9Ze-320-80.jpg)
Sweden's Arctic spaceport moves one step closer to orbital launches
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Swedish Space Corporation and Perigee Aerospace to launch satellites from Esrange Space Center, Sweden in 2025, with the Blue Whale 1 microlauncher.
![a large bright white moon appears behind the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon where several large columns rise high up into the sky.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bSuSBtYD7zDZASGkSs3JpR-320-80.jpg)
May full moon 2024: See the Flower Moon blossom in gorgeous photos from around the world
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Explore stunning photos of the May full moon captured by skywatchers from around the world.
![green lasers shoot from a stage in front of thousands of people holding up phones to film it](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rkf6JKiTYuytxqJRCT338Y-320-80.jpg)
Stephen Hawking Medal 2024 winners announced at star-studded Starmus VII festival
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The four winners of the Stephen Hawking Medal 2024 were announced during a medal ceremony at Starmus VII science and music festival in Bratislava, Slovakia.
![pink and purple northern lights over a tent that's lit from within in a campground](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yP4wB5z7ndniNpiMBmtWh9-320-80.jpg)
Jaw-dropping northern lights from massive solar flares amaze skywatchers around the world. 'We have a very rare event on our hands.' (photos)
By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic published
An aurora show like no other is playing out in the night sky this weekend, spawned by intense solar storms that are painting the sky spectacular hues of pinks, purples and greens.
![full-disc view of earth against the blackness of space](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A2zZsEd4niP9KVPJFpMyfH-320-80.jpg)
Science and music festival Starmus VII is about to rock Bratislava with a stellar lineup
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The Starmus music and science festival heads to Bratislava, Slovakia for a multi-day event from May 12 to May 17. Here's what to expect.
![X-class solar flare eruption on May 10.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P6SzVN5H3tKuiSFJcvA9he-320-80.jpg)
Behemoth sunspot AR3664 unleashes its biggest solar flare yet, sparking radio blackouts on Earth (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Sunspot AR3664, over 15 Earths wide, has unleashed its most powerful solar flare yet. Watch it erupt from the sun in this awesome video.
![graphic showing the huge sunspot on the surface on the sun with an inset image to the left showing the solar flare.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HnsDSabXApPdmSZTNWXyQ7-320-80.jpg)
Gargantuan sunspot 15-Earths wide erupts with another colossal X-class solar flare (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Earth is once again in the firing line.
![Two image still of the solar flares erupting from the surface of the sun. large bright eruptions are visible blasting off from the sun.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v8RbLcVEjwRZmaMqiCXib5-320-80.jpg)
Sun explodes in a flurry of powerful solar flares from hyperactive sunspots (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Watch the sun explode in a fury as it unleashes yet another barrage of solar flares, including two of the most powerful: X-class.
![two image stills of solar flares erupting from the surface of the sun. The X-flare is on the left and the M-flare is on the right.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HEXWut2YwCGJ8dVmBea5Do-320-80.jpg)
2 colossal solar flares explode from the sun and Earth is in the firing line (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Newly emerged sunspot fires off X-class and an M-class solar flares in relatively quick succession. Watch the striking video and read about the possible effects here.
![The Milky Way stretches across the sky and a bright Eta Aquarid meteor streaks across the center. Below is the top of Mount Bromo surrounded by clouds.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tqGkDyPpMSYcYyMemgJWzS-320-80.jpg)
Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2024: Where, when and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular "shooting stars" that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.
![graphic illustrating solar maximum, a close up graphic of the sun is in the background and "what is solar maximum" is written in large letters in the foreground.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7i7v7Mp4rviophcJd2X7f3-320-80.jpg)
Solar maximum: What is it and when will it occur?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Reference Want to know more about solar maximum and how it affects us? Read our complete guide on what solar maximum is and when it might occur.
![A gif animation showing a bright spark of light emitted from the top right corner of the sun's disk. There is a white circle highlighting the active region.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mdi8GQTsCnyTfHGJvwdDkY-320-80.gif)
Sun unleashes near X-class solar flare: M9.5 eruption sparks radio blackouts across the Pacific (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Explore the impact of a near X-class solar flare, registering M9.5, as it disrupts radio signals across the Pacific. The eruption was sunspot AR3654's most powerful yet.
![A rich tapestry of orange and red hues, with swirling clouds of gas and dust. A bright blue hue shines at the center and the entire scene is full of stars.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UojL33jpDZQooEtFEYDL93-320-80.jpg)
Astrophotographer captures the Running Chicken Nebula in impeccable detail
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Check out this incredibly detailed image of the Running Chicken Nebula — IC 2944 — captured by astrophotographer Rod Prazeres.
![gif animation of the sun showing four bright sparks of light coming from the surface.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56pLS2rcHHYrpVG4tk9PXf-320-80.gif)
Watch 4 solar flares erupt from the sun at nearly the same time in extremely rare event (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The quadruple eruption was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.
![a series of eclipse images from partial eclipse to totality and then back to partial.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fnWBpWF7af8bpuxmiaCZp-320-80.jpg)
14 of the best total solar eclipse 2024 photos from our readers
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Here we look at the best photo of the total solar eclipse sent to us by our readers. From diamond rings to exquisite close-ups, we have it all and more!
![earth day graphic illustration showing the Earth in the center surrounded by trees and a heart shaped cloud in the middle.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/quJFc2kidnxhbtHdNDsrna-320-80.jpg)
Earth Day: What is it and why does it matter?
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Reference Earth Day occurs annually on April, 22. It began in 1970 and celebrates the environmental diversity of Earth and highlights ways of protecting it.
![a man wearing eclipse glasses and a hat, he is smiling.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QouvyR8hkFaMUuwhXjEinX-320-80.jpg)
Eclipse expert Jamie Carter wins media award for extensive solar eclipse coverage
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
We spoke to Jamie Carter about winning the award and his plans for future solar eclipses.
![gif animation showing comet 12P/Pons-Brooks shining brightly near Jupiter in the video when a large cme eruption is released from the sun.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xxA2wgwWGRt6gJHompWrPB-320-80.gif)
Watch 'Devil Comet' approach the sun during explosive coronal mass ejection (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
This NASA space-based observatory video shows 'Devil Comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks passing past bright Jupiter while the sun explodes in the distance.
![Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks with a glowing green nucleus and long tail streaking behind against a background of stars.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/794J5tzHapsUF7Qmqc4DUe-320-80.jpg)
'Devil Comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks is heading for the sun. Will it survive?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
'Devil Comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks is hurtling toward the sun where it will make its closest approach on April 21. We take a look at whether this celestial vagabond will survive.
![Lyrid meteor shower streaks across the sky with silhouetted trees in the foreground and the milky way stretching across the night sky in the background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kjiexvA8BRQfWz4dqa3Ee8-320-80.jpg)
Lyrid meteor shower 2024: When, where & how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The 2024 Lyrid meteor shower will occur between April 16-25 and peak on the night of April 22. A typical shower displays between five and 20 meteors per hour.
![A cloudy sky above a stage and crowd.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aaitmQWxZcaom88aWm8cs-320-80.jpg)
Totality was a total bust for me — but not for the reason you may think
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
My total solar eclipse 2024 experience could have been better. Though I was clouded out, it wasn't the worst thing to happen that day.