As reported vsnet alert 3580, the RCB star RY Sgr appears to be undergonig a fade. Recent visual observations follow: STAR YYMMDD(UT) MAG OBSERVER SGRRY 990902.375 63 WPX SGRRY 990903.382 63 WPX SGRRY 990907.406 63 WPX SGRRY 990908.429 64 WPX SGRRY 990911.380 68 WPX SGRRY 990913.412 68 WPX SRGRY 990915.446 68 WPX SGRRY 990919.391 69 WPX SGRRY 990924.450 67 WPX SGRRY 991008.413 68 WPX SGRRY 991015.475 80 WPX SGRRY 991017.402 83 WPX All observations by Peter Williams, Heathcote NSW. 10x50mm binoculars. Sequence by VSS RASNZ. Regards Peter Williams (VSS RASNZ = Wy)