Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A lighthouse beam is ineffective in daylight because the sun overwhelms it. Sailors instead need to spot the tower itself against cliffs rocks sea and sky.

Red and white stripes make the building stand out as a daymark. The paint helps ships recognise a lighthouse before they get too close.

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