The bright southern RCB star V854 Cen appears to have commenced a decline as per the following visual observations:

CENV854              20250312.780     74           WPX      10x50mm

CENV854              20250402.445     80           WPX      10x50mm

CENV854              20250411.465     93           WPX      20x80mm Full Moon

Tks and regards

Peter Williams

Heathcote NSW