NGC 4388 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Virgo. It is part of the Virgo Cluster, which is a large group of galaxies. NGC 4388 is notable for its edge-on orientation, making it appear as a thin line of light in the night sky. This galaxy is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and has a bright nucleus, indicating the presence of a supermassive black hole at its center. NGC 4388 is also classified as a Seyfert galaxy, which means it has an active nucleus that emits strong radiation across various wavelengths.