When Diamonds Aren t Forever . ... Credit Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis Explanation: The track of totality for the first solar eclipse of 2006 began early yesterday on the east coast of Brazil and ended half a world away at sunset in western Mongolia . ... Astronomer Anthony Ayiomamitis reports that the islanders and many eclipse-watching visitors were indeed treated to an inspiring display of the beautiful solar corona as totality lasted about three minutes. ... NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...