Animation showing Rosetta's approach and swingby at Mars

In this animation, Rosetta can be seen approaching Mars (red planet) and then swinging behind Mars with respect to Earth (blue planet) and the Sun (at centre), for a net reduction in velocity. Closest approach (250 km) is expected at 01:57:59.0 UTC, 25 February, +/- 1.3 seconds.

The animation clearly shows Rosetta swinging behind Mars to be eclipsed with respect to the Sun and occultated with respect to the Earth.