NGC 4379 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Leo. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Virgo Cluster, a group of galaxies that are gravitationally bound together. This galaxy has a diameter of about 70,000 light-years and is notable for its bright central bar structure. NGC 4379 is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating it has a well-defined spiral structure with prominent arms. Observations of this galaxy contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.