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The peak of this year's Perseid Meteor Shower is August 12th and 13th.
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The peak of this year's Perseid Meteor Shower is August 12th and 13th.
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.
Two meteor showers are expected to flash across night skies around the same time this week.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
People across the eastern U.S. and in parts of Canada saw a dazzling light show on Wednesday night, as a fireball entered the atmosphere and burned up.
Astronomy fans can enjoy celestial events throughout 2024, looking to the sky to see full moons, meteor showers and a total solar eclipse. Here are the key dates to mark on your calendar.
The year's best meteor shower, the Geminids, peaks this week.
The Leonid meteor showers are fast – streaking by at 44 miles per second, according to NASA. Still, some stargazers can see them at their peak this week.
The Orionids are known for their brightness and speed, traveling at about 41 miles per second.
The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend.
The Lyrids have lit up the sky for the past 2,700 years and potentially dozens of meteors could be seen per hour.
The meteor shower was visible to some in the Pittsburgh region.
The Tau Herculids meteor shower was visible to some in the Pittsburgh region.
The night sky could be lit up.
NASA are forecasting a possible meteor shower that could be seen all across North America.
Several reports poured in about a green fireball or meteor streaking across the sky in western Pennsylvania on Tuesday evening.
In the early morning hours on Tuesday, the Leonid meteor shower will send shooting stars across the sky.
Citizen astronomers captured stunning images of the Perseid meteor shower's peak last night.
The Lyrid Meteor Shower is set to "peak" before sunrise on Wednesday morning.
There hasn't been a meteor shower to light up the sky since early January, and this one will be visible around the globe.
The Orionid Meteor Shower will peak on Monday and Tuesday with sprinkling remnants of Halley's Comet.
The Orionid meteor shower, originating from bits and pieces of Halley's Comet, is expected to hit its peak by next week.
Forecasted clear skies will make tonight the perfect time to watch the Draconid meteor shower at its peak.
Officials in Washington County say they are prepared for the incoming snowstorm and the cold that will come after.
The impending winter storm surely poses issues for driving over the next few days, but it could also have major effects on transit.
Allegheny County police are investigating after two men were found with gunshot wounds to their legs following a vehicle crash in Pittsburgh.
The suspect is being held in the Allegheny County Jail and is awaiting arraignment.
Extreme cold, deep snow, and chemicals on the roads and sidewalks can throw off your pets' normal routine and put them at risk.
A winter storm is heading for Pittsburgh, and while it's currently expected to dump a widespread 6 to 12 inches, those totals are likely to increase.
Officials in Washington County say they are prepared for the incoming snowstorm and the cold that will come after.
The National Weather Service said that parts of the Pittsburgh area could see as much 14 inches of snow accumulation.
The impending winter storm surely poses issues for driving over the next few days, but it could also have major effects on transit.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Trump called him after the April 2025 arson attack at his home in Harrisburg. He recalled the "strange conversation" he had with Mr. Trump to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for "CBS Sunday Morning."
The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Daisy Jade is back and she's getting an even deeper look at the World of Wheels!
A local travel vlogger, Elizabeth Palumbi, shows us how to score roundtrip tickets to Europe for under $500!
Shari Zatman is back and this time, she's testing Heather and David's party planning chops!
Party planner, Shari Zatman, is showing us how to be both boujee and budget-friendly!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live and channeling her inner Daisy Duke at the 65th annual World of Wheels!
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
The former Green Bay and Dallas head coach has reached a verbal agreement to be hired by the Steelers to replace Mike Tomlin.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
PiratesFest will end an hour earlier than scheduled, and several players will not be in attendance.
Anthony Mantha scored twice, Sidney Crosby made it three in an early 37-second span and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Thursday night.
Andy Weidl has been the assistant general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2022.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
Officials in Washington County, Pennsylvania, say they are prepared for the incoming snowstorm and the cold that will come after. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Meteorologist Trey Fulbright shares the latest developments as snow begins to make its way into the Pittsburgh region.
A major winter storm is preparing to blanket western Pennsylvania, bringing bitter cold and inches upon inches of snow. However, it's not just about prepping yourself and your home; you need to think about pets, too. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
A man is dead, and a woman had to be taken to the hospital after a crash in North Park on Saturday morning.
Allegheny County police are investigating after two men were found with gunshot wounds to their legs following a vehicle crash in Pittsburgh.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
