WHPI spans the entire solar minimum period (approximately end of 2018 to beginning of 2020). For the purpose of coordinating targeted observations, we have identified a few focus “campaign” time periods that take advantage of solar-heliosphere-planetary synergies including, for example, PSP perihelia. To help stimulate collaborative activities, we also note other time intervals with interesting synergies. However, we emphasize that WHPI science is not limited to these time periods.
Planet positions during campaign periods (through 8th perihelion)
Recurrent Coronal Holes/High Speed Solar Wind Streams Mar 12 - Apr 8 2019, Carrington Rotation 2215
Total Solar Eclipse Campaign Jun 29 - Jul 26, 2019, Carrington Rotation 2219
STEREO/SECCHI Campaign Jul 3 - Aug 4, 2023
2024 Total Eclipse Campaign April 8, 2024
Parker Solar Probe 4th Perihelion Campaign Jan 15 - Feb 11, 2020 (See the observational highlight page)
Parker Solar Probe 7th Perihelion Campaign Jan 12 - 23, 2021
Parker Solar Probe 8th Perihelion Campaign Apr 28 - May 7, 2021 (See the observational highlight page)
Parker Solar Probe 11th Perihelion Campaign Feb 18 - 28, 2022
Parker Solar Probe 15th Perihelion Campaign Mar 13 - 21, 2023
Parker Solar Probe 18th Perihelion Campaign Dec 26 – 28, 2023
Parker Solar Probe 19th Perihelion Campaign Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2024
"Parker Solar Probe First Perihelion" Oct 31 - Nov 11, 2018, Carrington Rotation 2210
"Parker Solar Probe Third Perihelion Campaign" Aug 22 - Sep 19, 2019, Carrington Rotation 2221
"PSP and STEREO-A Closest Approach" Oct 16 - Nov 12 2019, Carrington Rotation 2223
"Parker Solar Probe Venus Flyby Campaign" Dec 10 2019 - Jan 6 2020, Carrington Rotation 2225
