'Black hole' photographed on Jupiter

Stunning new images shot by NASA's Juno spacecraft appear to show a massive black hole on the surface of Jupiter. 

The photographs were taken earlier this month as Juno's elliptical orbit took it close to the gas giant - only 8000km from the top of its clouds.

Jupiter and its new 'black hole'. Photo credit: NASA

But rather than an abyss from which there is no escape, Jupiter's latest feature is just a shadow cast by one of its moons, Io, as it blocked the sun during an eclipse.

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Another view of the 'hole'. Photo credit: NASA

Last week it was reported a volcano is set to erupt on Io. 

Jupiter's other distinctive feature - its giant red spot - is a storm that is expected to dissipate one day.