The article offers the author's insights on his experience of nearly missing and witnessing the solstice total eclipse of the moon in December 2010. He says that he observed the moon with the Earth's gray curved shadow already halfway over its shining figure. He believes that the study and interest in astronomy makes up an improvement in life. He adds that his near miss experience reminded that it is important not to lose track just like what John Hughes' film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" shows.