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This composite image of observations by NASA and the ESA's Solar and Heliospheric Observatory shows the path of Mercury during its November 2006 transit. On Monday, May 9, 2016, the solar system's smallest, innermost planet will resemble a black dot as it passes in front of the Sun. NASA says the event occurs only about 13 times a century. Photo by Solar and Heliospheric Observatory/NASA/ESA
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Monday, May 9
Mercury passes in front of the sun for the first time since 2006. You can’t see it without a telescope that has a solar filter.
It’s election day in the Philippines as they vote for president, vice-president, senators, representatives, governors, vice-governors, provincial representatives, mayors, vice-mayors and city councillors.
The Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat play Game 4 of their NBA playoff series in Miami at 8 p.m.
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West Virginia holds its presidential primaries for both parties, and Nebraska votes in the Republican race, though that’s already a foregone conclusion.
The Canadian Football League holds its entry draft with the first of eight rounds beginning at 7 p.m. The Alouettes pick second overall, unless there’s a trade.
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Wednesday, May 11
The Cannes Film Festival begins in France. Among movies in the official competition is Xavier Dolan’s Juste la fin du monde. It continues until May 22.
The National Basketball Association begins its draft combine in Chicago.
Toronto and Miami play Game 5 of their NBA playoff in Toronto at 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 12
The Players Championship PGA golf tournament begins in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
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Saturday, May 14
McGill University hosts the Canadian Interuniversity Sport East-West Bowl, featuring university football players entering their Canadian Football League draft year, at Percival Molson Stadium at 1 p.m.
CBC Radio airs its final episode of pop culture show Definitely Not The Opera after 22 years.
The Eurovision Song Contest chooses a winner in its grand final.
The Impact plays the Philadelphia Union at Saputo Stadium at 5 p.m. (TSN4, RDS).
Sunday, May 15
The Spanish Grand Prix Formula One race is today in Catalunya.
Citizens of the Dominican Republic head to the polls to elect a president, vice-president and National Congress.
The English Premier League season comes to an end, though Leicester has already secured an unlikely championship.
If necessary, Toronto and Miami play a deciding Game 7 of their NBA playoff in Toronto.
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