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