However, Xiao Zhao's long bright rays make it a readily visible feature.
The fresh, bright rays, which were created by material ejected outward during the impact event that formed the crater, indicate that Xiao Zhao is a relatively young crater on Mercury's surface.
[1] Hollows are present within Xiao Zhao and on the ejecta blanket near the rim.
A confirmed dark spot is present in Xiao Zhao.
This article about an impact crater on Mercury is a stub.