Fading of BI Cru B. Monard and F. Farrell report the symbiotic variable BU Cru is fading, suggesting the possibility of eclipse-like event. Observations are encouraged. YYMMDD(UT) mag observer 971026.100 108 (B. Monard) 971123.000 107 (B. Monard) 971224.949 108 (B. Monard) 971229.708 <117 (F. Farrell) 980104.940 112 (B. Monard) 980108.050 115 (B. Monard) Regards, Taichi Kato