Now it is not in outburst. It is only observable in the Southern Hemisphere until the end of 2001. It will be 13 mag at good position in 2000 September. It was reported as 13 mag visually. Only southern people can observe it.
Northern people can never see it again.
But the altitude keeps lower than 20 deg until late August. It was observed as about 15 mag on May 4. Because it is far away, it keeps 14 mag until late 2000. It will be observable as 15 mag with a good condition. Appearing at dawn.