Day beacon

A day beacon is a type of lighthouse that helps boats and ships stay safe from crashing into rocks and other dangers near the shore. On bright, sunny days, the day beacon is a tall tower with a light on top that can be seen from far away. When the light is off, it means boats and ships should be extra careful when going near the shore, because the light is not showing them the safe ways to go. Day beacons help ships and boats stay safe from crashing into things during the day, when they can't see as well as they can at night.