NGC 4406 is a lenticular galaxy located in the constellation Virgo. It is part of the Virgo Cluster, a group of galaxies that are relatively close to Earth. NGC 4406 is approximately 60 million light-years away and has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years. This galaxy is notable for its bright core and the presence of a supermassive black hole at its center. Observations of NGC 4406 reveal a mix of older stars and some younger star-forming regions, indicating a complex history of star formation and evolution.