Has Holmes' brightness increased or decreased?

From: Father Haskell <fatherhaskell@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:56:42 -0700

Just found it, midway between Cassiopeia and the moon.
7 x 35 binocs showed an unmistakable fuzzball, like a
dandelion seed. Brightness comparable to Polaris.
I'd guess mag. 2.5. Is it brighter or dimmer than last night?

.

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