Now that the Inland region's space-bound teacher is safe back on Earth after a trip aboard the space shuttle, it's time to look up into the night sky again! You can view the gibbous moon and Jupiter through telescopes Saturday night at the San Bernardino County Museum. The Moon Party is hosted by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers and the museum’s education division, and it's free.

Christopher Clarke of the amateur astronomers group said the gibbous moon phase reveals craters, mountains and ancient lava flows created about 3 billion years ago!

This is not for the light-hearted or those who like to sleep in on Sundays. In fact, the local Audubon chapter calls this one "an insane jaunt" to the Salton Sea. And it's early, 5:30 a.m. Non-members are invited to tag along to see the many birds that hang out by the sea, but organizer John Green says do not come without water. Check the link for other things you must have. If anyone noticed our story this week from Sacramento on the desert lake, you'll see that lawmakers raised concerns about the high price tag of the sea's restoration. Environmental groups said they were concerned about that when it was proposed earlier this year.

If you're staying inside this weekend, "Living with Ed," the show with Ed Begley Jr. and his wife, is back on air for a sneak peek on Sunday and then returns to its regular slot Monday night.

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