When the shadow of the Moon raced across planet Earths southern hemisphere on December 14, sky watchers along the shadows dark central path were treated to the only total solar eclipse of 2020. During the New Moons shadow play this glistening diamond ring was seen for a moment, even in cloudy skies. Known as the diamond ring effect, the transient spectacle actually happens twice. Just before and immediately after totality, a thin sliver of solar disk visible behind the Moons edge creates the appearance of a shiny jewel set in a dark ring. This dramatic snapshot from the path of totality in northern Patagonia, Argentina captures this eclipses second diamond ring, along with striking solar prominences lofted beyond the edge of the Moons silhouette.