[zeestephen]

Re: “As it is traveling towards the Sun it is going against the outgoing solar wind.”

Yes - I was actually trying to make a joke, as in “atmospheric wind.”

That does raise an interesting question.

Does particle-free radiant energy carry a physical force, or does it just convey heat energy?

And, in case you have not seen this illustration, NASA has
a daily chart for Parker’s position and trajectory, plus it’s vital stats.

http://parkersolarprobe.jhuapl.edu/The-Mission/index.php#Where-Is-PSP

[kosciusko51]

Does particle-free radiant energy carry a physical force, or does it just convey heat energy?

Yes, see Radiation Pressure.