There is an "extra" star to look for in Cygnus this month.
This is the variable star Chi Cygni.
Variable Star news
R Ursae Majoris is approaching maximum
The Mira type variable R Ursae Majoris is currently approaching its 2016 maximum.
Chi Cygni now visible in binoculars
The Mira type variable Chi Cygni has produced some very interesting behaviour in recent years with two maxima being much brighter than the average and the intervening one being unusually faint, as can be seen in this light curve.
Eclipsing Binary Predictions : 2016 July-Sep
Here are predictions for eclipses that are reasonably favourable from the UK during July, August and September:
T Cephei is near maximum
The Mira type variable star T Cephei is currently near its peak brightness and is readily visible in binoculars.
Eclipsing Binary Predictions : 2016 Apr-May
Here are predictions for eclipses that are reasonably favourable from the UK during April and May:
Mira (Omicron Ceti) is brightening rapidly
Omicron Ceti (Mira) has been brightening rapidly in recent weeks.
Mira on the rise
Omicron Ceti (Mira), having passed through minimum in late 2015, is now brightening towards its spring maximum.
Eclipsing Binary predictions 2016 Feb-Mar
Here are predictions, up to late March, for eclipses that are reasonably favourable from the UK:
Z UMa and T UMa approaching maximum
Two variable stars located near the ‘bowl’ of the Plough are currently approaching maximum.