V4018 Sgr deep fading Berto Monard reports that the symbiotic variable V4018 Sgr = AS 304 has dramatically faded. Such a fading may be an eclipse, or dramatic decrase of activity. Detailed follow-up observations are strongly encouraged. YYYYMMDD(UT) mag observer 20000202.100 116 (B. Monard) 20000310.099 119 (B. Monard) 20000407.000 119 (B. Monard) 20000506.099 119 (B. Monard) 20000525.830 118 (B. Monard) 20000707.730 118 (B. Monard) 20000825.730 120 (B. Monard) 20010204.107 133 (B. Monard)